Hokule‘a
Star-Advertiser coverage of voyaging canoe Hokule‘a’s worldwide journey.
Hokule‘a to sail alongside Star of India in last U.S. stop
The Hokule‘a arrived Tuesday night in San Diego, which will be its final stop in the United States leg of the Moananuiakea Voyage, according to a Polynesian Voyaging Society news release. Read more
Wildfires and weather spur change in Hokule‘a voyage
As a result of the Maui wildfires, and potentially unprecedented weather patterns in the Pacific, Polynesian Voyaging Society CEO Nainoa Thompson announced Wednesday that the Hokule‘a will be diverting from its sail plan in December to make a stop back in Hawaii. Read more
Hokule‘a announces return to Hawaii due to Maui wildfires
Nainoa Thompson, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, today announced the change to the Moananuiakea Voyage sail plan in the wake of the devastating fires on Maui. Read more
VIDEO: The Hokule‘a arrives in San Francisco Bay
The Hokule‘a’s arrival in the Bay Area is significant as it marks the first time in 28 years that the canoe has visited the area, according to a statement. Read more
Hokule‘a arrives in Seattle for 4-day visit
The canoe sailed from Suquamish and arrived in Elliot Bay, where it was greeted by a flotilla of outrigger paddling canoes and the city’s fire boat. Read more
Hokule‘a to arrive in Seattle on Saturday
The Suquamish and Muckleshoot Indian tribes will also hold a welcome ceremony after the canoe docks at Pier 62, as the Hokule‘a and its crew enter into the 10th week of their four-year Moananuiakea Voyage. Read more
Hokule‘a sailing to villages in Alaska
After officially launching the four-year Moananuiakea Voyage on Sunday, the Hokule‘a made its way south from Juneau, Alaska, to the Admiralty Islands village of Angoon, Alaska. Read more
Hokule‘a’s departure from Alaska delayed by rain, cold
Rain and cold temperatures forecast for Juneau, Alaska, have postponed Hokule‘a’s departure for its Moananuiakea Voyage until Saturday. Read more
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Hokule‘a launches its Alaska heritage sail
Donned in beanies and insulated jackets, crew members aboard the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a have departed Juneau, Alaska, to begin its first leg of their Alaska Heritage Sail. Read more
Hokule‘a arrives in Washington ahead of Moananuiakea voyage
The canoe was received by a crew from the Polynesian Voyaging Society and then towed from the Matson shipyard to the Maritime Museum at Foss Waterway Seaport. Read more
Community celebrates Hokule‘a’s departure
Members of the community gathered at the dock at the Marine Education Training Center on Sand Island to bid farewell to the Hokule‘a. Family and friends of the crew shared their well wishes for a safe voyage of 43,000 nautical miles. Read more
Polynesian Voyaging Society to host send-off for Hokule‘a launch
A send-off for the voyaging canoe Hokule‘a before it is shipped to Alaska to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific is planned for Saturday. Read more
Hokule‘a and Hikianalia to sail on 4-year voyage
The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced Tuesday that the Hokule‘a is scheduled to embark June 15 on a 43,000-nautical-mile journey circumnavigating the Pacific. Read more
Hokule‘a and Hikianalia return from Tahiti
The voyaging canoes Hokule‘a and Hikianalia docked at Sand Island at 6:45 p.m. Thursday upon their return from their 2,500-mile voyage from Tahiti. Read more
Hokule‘a and Hikianalia return from Tahiti
Voyaging canoes Hokule‘a, Hikianalia headed home to Hawaii after Tahiti visit
Their voyage back home is expected to take 17 to 21 days. Read more
Hokule‘a, Hikianalia canoes reach Tahiti
The Hokuleʻa and Hikianalia canoes have reached Tahiti after leaving Hawaii last month. Read more
Voyaging canoes launch on 2,500-mile journey to Tahiti
The voyaging canoes Hokule‘a and Hikianalia departed Hilo at 12:30 p.m. today on their way to Tahiti after a five-day wait for favorable weather conditions. Read more
Hokuleʻa and Hikianalia embark on voyage to Tahiti
The Polynesian voyaging canoes Hokule‘a and Hikianalia departed from Sand Island at about 11:15 a.m. Monday on the first leg of their sail to Tahiti. The Kealaikahiki Voyage is focused on preparing the next generation of crew members for the momentous Moananuiakea Voyage, a five-year circumnavigation of the Pacific set to launch in 2023. Read more
Young Hokule‘a navigators reflect on latest training sail to Papahanaumokuakea
In preparation for its six-year Moananuiakea Voyage to circumnavigate the Pacific, launching in May, the Polynesian Voyaging Society has begun the process of training its next generation of navigators and sailors. Read more
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