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Hokule‘a and Hikianalia return from Tahiti

By George F. Lee

June 16, 2022

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The sailing canoes Hokule‘a, left, and Hikianalia arrived in waters off of Sand Island on Thursday following a 2,500-mile voyage from Tahiti.
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Crew member Matatini Tamaehu, left, was greeted with a chant from his father, Punua.
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Tamiko Fernelus was greeted with a hug during Thursday's return.
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Philamer Felicitas was welcomed by by her son J.R. Batangan, 4.
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Crew members were greeted by a chant given by Liana Manoa-Wong.
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Noland Keaulana held his sons Makana, 9, and Koanui, 11.
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Crew members were greeted by a chant given by Liana Manoa-Wong.
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Crew member Bruce Blankenfeld spoke to the crowd that greeted the two canoes.
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Crew member Noland Keaulana held his sons Makana, 9, and Koanui, 11.
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The sailing canoe Hikianalia arrived in the waters off of Sand Island on Thursday.
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Family members of the crews of the Hikianalia and Hokule‘a were on hand for the arrival of the sailing canoes on Thursday. From left are Kathy Thompson, Puana Thompson, 13, Kaha‘i Brown, 13, and Ka‘iku Brown.
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Laiana Kanoa-Wong raised his hands to greet the sailing canoes Hokule‘a and Hikinanalia at Sand Island.
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A line was cast ashore as the sailing canoe Hokule‘a arrived at Sand Island on Thursday.
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The crew of the Hokule‘a were greeted by friends and family at Sand Island on Thursday.
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Nainoa Thompson relayed instructions to Liana Manoa-Wong for a dockside ceremony.
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The crew of the Hokule‘a were greeted by friends and family at Sand Island on Thursday.
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The crew of the Hokule‘a were greeted by friends and family at Sand Island on Thursday.

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