Hikianalia returns for upcoming Pacific voyage with Hokulea
The voyaging canoe Hikianalia returns to the water for its upcoming Pacific voyage “Moananuiakea” with sister canoe Hokulea.
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The voyaging canoe Hikianalia returns to the water for its upcoming Pacific voyage “Moananuiakea” with sister canoe Hokulea. The canoe underwent eight months of dry-dock work with structural changes and redesign to improve its safety and sailing performance.
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People gather as Bruce Blankenship talks before the launching of the canoe.
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Polynesian Voyaging Society crew, students and volunteers hold hands during a pule, or prayer, before the canoe is launched.
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Volunteers and crew navigate the canoe through the Polynesian Voyaging Society center gates on its way to the boat ramp.
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Polynesian Voyaging Society student Lucy Lee gathers line aboard the Hikianalia.
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The Hikianalia waits for its engines to boot up. Its hale and masts will be added soon.
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The Hikianalia makes its way back to its dock at the Polynesian Voyaging Society marine center at Sand Island. The canoe's masts and hale will be added soon.
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Tehina Tafiti and Hayley Luke work on the lashing for the massive center steering paddle, or hoe uli, of the canoe.
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Hands guide the canoe as it's towed to the boat ramp.
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Pictured is a detail of the new lashing used on the iako of the canoe. Over 10 miles of line was used to replace old and heavy metal bolts with over 300 lashings total.
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