by DND | Mar 13, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“The canoe is the mother. And the navigator is the father. And the crew members, that pretty much makes us all brothers and sisters. What makes Makali’i special is this relationship we have with each other.” This strong bond between canoe and crew has been a key...
by DND | Mar 10, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Thirty nine years after her launching at Kualoa in 1975, Hōkūleʻa returned to the ocean as she embarks on the Worldwide Voyage. The next dry dock will be in Aotearoa, and she will return to Hawaiʻi in...
by DND | Mar 4, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Being out on the open ocean with no land in sight and having limited resources, can be a scary experience for most. But for an up and coming navigator, the scary part is learning how to become a leader in this kind of environment. “It was a little uncomfortable for me...
by DND | Feb 22, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“When we went down to Kaʻū, we sailed and got to see all of the volcanoes, erupting and flowing into the ocean. I was on Hoʻokela, but, I have this beautiful image of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia in the background with just this steam, of the lava going into the ocean, and...
by DND | Feb 18, 2014 | Education, Polynesian Voyaging Society
“The goal is by March the canoes are ready to start sea trials and testing. So this last month is to try and get as many kids and teachers as possible to be a part of the outreach. Today was ʻIolani school, my alma mater. The kindergarteners came today,” said Hōkūleʻa...
