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Winds Delay Start of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Training Voyage to Doldrums
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have been moored off of Lahaina, Maui, since Thursday, May 13, the morning after departing Honolulu for a training voyage to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the area of the Pacific Ocean known as “the doldrums.”
Hōkūle‘a Makes Early Return to O‘ahu to Repair Damaged Hulls
Hōkūleʻa returned to Oʻahu from Hawaiʻi Island earlier than scheduled due to damage to the canoe’s hulls that are in need of immediate repairs.
Hōkūle‘a to Begin Maui Tours After Weather Delay
Hōkūleʻa was due to arrive at Māʻalaea on Maui early this morning after being delayed for more than 24 hours due to Sunday’s severe weather conditions.
Hōkūle‘a’s Departure to Maui Delayed Due to Weather
If weather conditions improve, Hōkūleʻa will depart at 6 a.m. this morning (Monday, Feb. 19) and will arrive at Māʻalaea Harbor by Tuesday morning, Feb. 20.
Kamehameha Maui Students Greet Hōkūle‘a at Honolua
Students from Kamehameha Schools Maui spent the day visiting the Hōkūleʻa at Honolua Bay on Friday. The stop at Honolua, marks a return to where Hōkūleʻa…
Aulani Grants $20K to Polynesian Voyaging Society
Aulani Resort donated $20,000 to The Polynesian Voyaging Society, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of the ancient Hawaiian tradition of wayfinding.
Hōkūleʻa Greeted by Tens of Thousands
Tens of thousands of people greeted the Hōkūleʻa during a 4-hour parade of wa’a leading to the legendary vessel to its overnight mooring off Magic Island.
Homeward Bound Hōkūleʻa Spotted on Overflight
Hōkūleʻa and the Hikianalia are expected to moor at Magic Island by 9 a.m., with an official welcome ceremony to follow at 10 a.m.
Hōkūle‘a Sights Haleakalā, Remains Under Kapu
The crew of Hōkūleʻa is close enough to Hawaiʻi to see Maui’s Haleakalā. The canoe remains under kapu until its planned arrival at Magic Island on June 17.
‘Oli Taught Ahead of Hōkūle‘a Homecoming
A series of workshops to teach an ʻoli that will be voiced as Hōkūleʻa concludes her historic worldwide journey during a homecoming celebration next weekend…
Hōkūle‘a Homeward Bound: Final Leg of Worldwide Voyage Begins
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed from Tautira Wednesday morning on the final leg of the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage, sailing home to Hawaiʻi.
VIDEO: Hōkūle‘a Re-Visits Mataiea For 1st Time in 40 Years
It’s been over 40 years since Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa first arrived in Mataiea, which is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Hōkūleʻa Docks at Nuku Hiva
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa made landfall Sunday on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas. The stop is the latest in Hōkūleʻa’s journey around the world.
Apprentice Maui Navigator Takes Helm of Hikianalia in Voyage to Tahiti
The journey to Tahiti marks the inaugural voyage as captain for apprentice navigator Kalā Baybayan Tanaka of Maui.
Hōkūleʻa Completes Panama Canal Transit, Returns to Pacific Waters
The Hōkūleʻa has completed her historic transit through the Panama Canal and has returned to Pacific waters for the first time in nearly two years.
Hōkūleʻa Crew Celebrates the Holidays in Caribbean Waters
Crewmembers aboard the historic vessel Hōkūleʻa celebrated Christmas Day at sea while in transit to Panama where they will clear customs before crossing…
Cinema Under the Stars in Lahaina
There will be an update on the Hōkūleʻa Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage and a screening of “Our Blue Canoe.” The documentary chronicles the epic journey of…
Hōkūleʻa Sets Sail for Panama Canal
As she re-enters Caribbean waters, Hōkūleʻa will shift her sights for the 48-mile journey through the Panama Canal heading back to the South Pacific Ocean.
Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Miami, Completing Journey along East Coast
Hōkūleʻa will then prepare to cross the 48-mile Panama Canal before returning to the South Pacific Ocean to make her momentous journey home to the Hawaiian Islands.
Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Boston
Legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa was greeted by representatives from the Massachusett Tribe when she arrived in Boston at Fan Pier over the weekend.
