Hōkūleʻa

Indigenous communities from around the Pacific gathered in Juneau, Alaska, for a ceremonial send-off for Hōkūleʻa and her crew before they embark on the four-year voyage. With the challenging cold weather, Indigenous fishermen and boat captains from the area will be joining Hōkūleʻa to ensure its safe passage through the narrow waterways of southeastern Alaska. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.

Hōkūleʻa has been packed onto a Matson ship, headed for Washington on its first leg of the Moananuiākea Voyage. The double-hulled canoe is set to travel 42,000 miles around the Pacific Rim over the next four years. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.

After five years of planning and preparation, Hōkūleʻa is set for a four-year voyage around the Pacific starting in June. The Moananuiākea Voyage will see about 400 crew members take part in a global education campaign. Kau ka peʻa, holo ka waʻa. Up go the sails, away goes the canoe. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society and the government of French Polynesia have signed a joint declaration calling for sustainable management and protection of the oceans.

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

The voyaging canoe H?k?le?a is making its final stop for the year in Wai?anae. The Worldwide Voyage continues as the canoe visits community ports around…

Crews for the H?k?le?a and Hikianalia are preparing for another voyage – this time around the state.The Polynesian Voyaging Society is planning a “Mahalo…