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The Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage has created a path for collaboration founded on ancient knowledge that compels me to add my voice to the chorus of hope that this historic journey has orchestrated. Read more
This is Hawaii’s voyage. We couldn’t do it without Hawaii behind us, and we are forever grateful to the thousands of people from across the fabric of society who supported Hokule‘a and Hikianalia on this voyage, whether it be through donations, research, preparation, training, time, encouragement or prayers. Read more
Imagine steering the Hokule‘a double-hulled sailing canoe using the starry night sky to navigate — without setting foot outdoors. It’s now possible to do just that. Read more
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Warm congratulations go out to every person, be they crew members or involved behind the scenes, for taking part in Hokule‘a’s sensational round-the-world voyage navigated by the stars. Read more
Thousands of spectators gathered at Magic Island on Saturday to cheer the Hokule‘a and its safe return to Hawaiian waters, after the traditional sailing canoe wrapped up the longest and most ambitious voyage of its 42-year history. Read more
After circumnavigating the globe on a mission to spread aloha, one last critical mile remained. Read more
Once in a generation or lifetime. That’s how many people at Magic Island on Saturday described the welcoming return ceremony for Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a after its three-year worldwide sailing tour. Read more
Seven other traditional replica vessels joined the Hokule‘a at Magic Island on Saturday. Read more
Here’s hoping that the sail’s impact will inspire future generations, from keiki to kupuna, to learn more about the health of our planet and its varied cultures, and take action to preserve and protect both. Read more
Synopsis: On its maiden voyage to Tahiti in 1976, Höküleæa was captained by Käwika Kapahulehua. He was a Hawaiian language speakers who in his later years taught language students at the University of Hawaii. Höküleæa has just returned from a voyage around the world and will anchor off Ala Moana Park on Saturday. Read more
The arrival is the culmination of a 40,000 nautical miles journey that spanned three oceans, using traditional wayfinding navigation to visit 19 countries. Read more
Officials estimate as many as 50,000 people will descend on Magic Island on Saturday to welcome the voyaging canoe Hokule‘a back to Oahu, and with on-site parking limited they recommend TheBus, shuttles and bicycles as alternative transportation. Read more
The monumental journey focused on the protection of marine resources and the preservation of cultures. Read more
In Samoa, a former secretary-general for the United Nations delivered a “message in a bottle” to the crew. Read more
The Polynesian Voyaging Society predicted five such incidents were possible during the arduous journey. Read more
The nine-month expedition made pivotal and much-hyped stops in urban Washington and New York. Read more
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu greeted the Hokule‘a, its crews and Hawaii students after the canoe arrived in Cape Town. Read more
During the last segment, organizers didn’t know if the Hokule‘a would be allowed through the Panana Canal. Read more
Despite the distance, crew members looked forward to reaching the southern Atlantic Ocean — a hurricane-free area. Read more
The Malama Honua voyage saw 31 crew changes, and each leg was its own unique adventure. Read more
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