Hokule‘a visits Galapagos, where wildlife reigns
Crews of the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a are wrapping up their first stop back in Pacific Ocean waters on their worldwide sail: an approximately weeklong stay in the Galapagos Islands. Read more
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Hokule‘a clears hurdles to cross Panama
Getting a small Hawaiian voyaging canoe through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes was never guaranteed, but Hokule‘a crews overcame that uncertainty. Read more
Hokule‘a back in Pacific after Panama Canal crossing
For the first time in 20 months, the Hawaiian sailing canoe Hokule‘a is back in Pacific waters today after transiting the Panama Canal, the latest milestone in its voyage around the world. Read more
Journey’s end: Hokule‘a’s mission to protect and teach a new generation will continue
After two and a half years sailing around the planet, the Hokule‘a is almost home — but its journey and mission are far from over, says Nainoa Thompson. Read more
Hokule‘a crew spends Christmas in Caribbean
Crew members aboard the Hokule‘a celebrated Christmas Day in Caribbean waters while en route to Panama. Read more
Hokule‘a leaves U.S. for Panama passage
After spending most of 2016 on the East Coast, Hawaiian sailing canoe Hokule‘a has departed the U.S. and is headed under sail for the Panama Canal. Read more
Hokule‘a leaving Miami for Panama Canal route
The Hokule‘a could depart from Miami as early as today, resuming a voyage that would bring the canoe through the Panama Canal and back to the islands by next summer, a Polynesian Voyaging Society spokeswoman said. Read more
Hokule‘a is due to come home in 7 months
The Hokule‘a is scheduled to arrive home in June, as its historic three-year voyage around the globe is coming to an end. Read more
Hokule‘a and crew spend time in Florida
The Hokule‘a has arrived for a three-week stay in Miami, where the crew of the traditional voyaging canoe will share its message of caring for Earth with local schools and community groups. Read more
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Hokulea arrives in Miami
Hokulea arrived Saturday for a three-week stay in Miami, where the crew of the traditional voyaging canoe will share its message of caring for the Earth with local schools and community groups. Read more
Hokule‘a up for adventurer award
As the Hawaiian sailing canoe Hokule‘a undergoes dry-dock repairs in Virginia, its crews have been nominated by National Geographic for the international magazine’s annual “People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year” contest. Read more
Seafarers of another sort greet canoe in Annapolis
After a visit to Annapolis, Md., the voyaging canoe Hokule‘a is headed into dry dock in Virginia and is likely to remain there until early November. Read more
Matson names ship for first navigator to guide Hokule‘a
A master Polynesian voyaging canoe navigator instrumental in reviving the craft in modern-day Hawaii has been honored by the state’s biggest ocean cargo transportation company. Read more
Hokule‘a stops off in Canada to honor Mohawk community
Continuing its Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage, the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a made a stop at the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake in Canada last week to meet with Mohawk leaders and to acknowledge the indigenous community’s influence on language immersion efforts in Hawaii. Read more
Crews from canoe, Viking ship meet
The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a met a set of kindred spirits from the land of the Vikings last week at New York’s Sylvan Beach. Read more
Hokule‘a leaves New Jersey, heads to Great Lakes
The voyaging canoe Hokule‘a left Jersey City, N.J., on Saturday en route to a historic first encounter with the Great Lakes. Read more
Hokule‘a’s crew pays a visit to Bay of Fundy
The crew of the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule‘a got a close-up view of the Bay of Fundy, regarded as one of the natural wonders of the world, during a stop in Nova Scotia last week. Read more
Mi’kmaw Nation greets Hokule‘a in Nova Scotia
The Hokule‘a made landfall Sunday in Nova Scotia on its trek around the world. Read more
Hokule‘a makes its way up New England coast
The voyaging canoe Hokule‘a continued its Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage on Saturday with a journey from Salem, Mass., to Portsmouth, N.H. Read more
Hokule‘a gets elaborate greeting in Boston
The voyaging canoe Hokule‘a received a most unconventional New England welcome Saturday as it arrived at Fan Pier in Boston. Read more
Hokule‘a crew meeting with American Indians
The Hokule‘a crew planned to welcome their hosts, known as the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, and members of the public on board the vessel this Fourth of July in Massachusetts. Read more
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