#maiden voyage
50th Anniversary of the historic launch of Hōkūleʻa’s 1976 Maiden Voyage
May 1, 2026 will mark 50 years since Hōkūleʻa departed Honolua Bay, Maui on her maiden deep-sea voyage, sailing from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti using traditional, non-instrument navigation. This marked the first time in approximately 600 years that a voyaging canoe sailed the ancient sea road of Kealaikahiki and disproved theories of accidental drift.
Exhibition honors 50 years of Hōkūleʻa and the legacy of wayfinding
The Polynesian Voyaging Society and Puʻuhonua Society announce “E Ola Mau Hōkūleʻa – Half a Century of Voyaging,” an art exhibition honoring the 50th anniversary of the legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Sail to Honolua Bay, Maui for 45th Anniversary Event
The Polynesian sailing canoes, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia sailed to Honolua Bay on Maui yesterday, marking the 45th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti. Saturday’s event honored Mau Piailug, the 1976 Crew and Pwo Navigator Kālepa Baybayan.
