by DND | Apr 12, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Crew members’ families come together to learn about the Worldwide Voyage and leave with peace of mind that their loved ones are...
by DND | Apr 2, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“At the very core of ʻImi Naʻauao is ʻOhana Waʻa. And I think at the very core of ʻOhana Waʻa are those who started Hōkūleʻa in the 70s. It’s perpetuating, It’s making sure that their legacy continues,” said Pōmai Bertelmann, a crewmember with Makaliʻi....
by DND | Apr 1, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
The Worldwide Voyage crew gets ready for dangers on the open ocean by learning how to properly use the safety equipment on...
by DND | Apr 1, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
On March 24, 2014, the traditional sailing canoe Hawaiʻiloa returned to the sea after more than a decade on land. Led by master canoe builder Uncle Jerry Ongies, a small, committed group of volunteers has worked tirelessly to accomplish this historic task. “It has...
by DND | Mar 20, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“We’re in continual process of crew training. And what we did today was kind of break up into our watches and the purpose for that was to familiarize ourselves and build that cohesiveness,” said Kealoha Hoe, a watch captain on Hikianalia. Led by their watch...