#traditional canoe

Hōkūleʻa’s crew joins launch of Angoon’s first traditional canoe in more than 100 years

The crew of Hōkūleʻa joined the Alaska Native community of Angoon, or Xutsnoowú Ḵwáan, on Monday, June 19, 2023, for the launch of its first traditional dugout canoe, or yaakw, in 140 years. 

Crew Awarded for Rescue of Polynesian Sailing Canoe

The crew of a motor boat was issued an award from the US Coast Guard on Tuesday for their help in the rescue of a traditional sailing canoe near Palau in March.