Polynesian Voyaging Society

After more than two weeks of delays, the crews on the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia voyaging canoes have departed Hilo for Tahiti. Unfavorable weather has been the culprit with easterly winds, squalls, and occasional downpours keeping crews docked at Palekai on Hawaiʻi Island.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed from Oʻahu for Hilo on Monday — 11 days later than planned. The canoes have been stuck at Sand Island due to strong winds.

The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are preparing to set sail this week to Tahiti. The Polynesian Voyaging Society says the crews of both canoes will be traveling an ancient sea road, known as Kealaikahiki.

The festival highlights and honors the Native Hawaiian voyaging tradition with paddling and sailing activities, navigation lessons and education booths. The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation says the festival will not have the famed Hōkūleʻa vessel offshore, but there will be plenty of other ocean activities to enjoy.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society says it is postponing its next journey until Spring 2023 due to ongoing pandemic uncertainties.

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