Hokule'a Voyage

[opihikao]

On a positive note, Hokule'a sails on... Here is the update:

http://www.hokulea.com/follow-the-voyage/

E ho'omâkaukau nô! - Prepare Yourself Now

Ike I Ke Au Nui Me Ke Au Iki: Knowledge In All Things Big And Small




"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
for by doing that, some have entertained angels unawares."

Bruddah Iz ~ Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWkKAQxe2mc

[dchanmer]

This is awesome, and coincides perfectly with the gathering of canoes at Bella Bella in Washington State, with a like theme and goals. Very exciting! In solidarity.....

Daniel Hanmer

[opihikao]

Update: (*Snipped - More at link)

Hokulea and Hikianalia have successfully navigated to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands chain after a nine-island tour through French Polynesia. But the trip was not without difficulties. Two crewmembers had to be flown to Rarotonga in advance of the rest of the crew for medical attention.

They had been attended to aboard by the wa#699;a medical officer and were in stable condition; however it is Polynesian Voyaging Society practice to exercise an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of all crewmembers.

The two wa#699;a are a part of the Pacific Voyagers organization inspired by the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s revival of traditional navigation.

Master navigator, Kalepa Baybayan, reported 16-­foot waves and 60 mph winds en route to Rarotonga, and crewmembers kept the canoes going at a very slow pace to prevent stress on the wa#699;a.

The Cook Islands Voyaging Society will be hosting celebratory gatherings and events through August 6 for crewmembers of the small fleet of Polynesian voyaging canoes.

The next stops for Hokulea and Hikianalia and their crew are the islands of Aitutaki and Suwarrow.



http://khon2.com/2014/07/31/2-seek-medic...k-islands/

[opihikao]

In this trying time, it seemed fitting to bring back the journey of our Hokule'a. Traveling the world (literally) in the way our ancestors did. IMUA, Hokule'a.

Here is the update of their progress, and may Akua protect and guide them, and keep them in the grace of our aumakua, and kupuna.

(*Snipped - More at link)

"Crew members leap from a traditionally built sailing canoe. Pacific Ocean, somewhere between Hawaiian islands and Tahiti. Photo Nicholas Devore III."

From National Geographic magazine.

www.Hokulea.com


(*Taking a breath, again. [])

JMO.

ETA: If you have Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hokuleawwv?fref=nf

[Carey]

7th annual Wayfinding and Navigation festival is at Imiloa in Hilo on
Saturday, October 11; 9:30-4

Link:
http://www.imiloahawaii.org/137/wayfindi...n-festival

"Themed Moananuiâkea, Retracing Ancestral Connections, this full-day event on Saturday, October 11, at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will be from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm and is free to the public. Discover through hands on activities if you have what it takes to be a deep-sea voyager and get involved in the various ways you can mâlama honua, care for our island earth. Explore the halls of our center and uncover your own ancestral connections at our Linking Lineages Discovery Lab. Transport yourself to the isles of the South Pacific through the rhythm and dance of Te Mau Aito o Hiro Tahitian School and UH Hilo’s Tupulaga O Samoa Mo a Taeao Club. Then, continue your travels as recently returned crewmembers from Hôkûle#699;a and Hikianalia recount their epic journey through Tahiti, the Cook Islands and Samoa as part of the Mâlama Honua Worldwide Voyage!

Across the Pacific, the voyaging canoe represents genealogy. Pacific Islanders trace their origins to certain canoes, each a treasured vessel that connects people to their ancestry. This year, we honor ka moana nui âkea, the vast expansive ocean, as the pathway that connects us and as the nourishing life source of the people of Island Earth.

2014 Wayfinding & Navigation Festival


Schedule of Events

October 11, 2014

9:30 am – 4:00 pm



9:00 am

Doors Open



9:30 am

Ka Wehena, Event Opening

Planetarium



10:00 am

Moananuiâkea: Retracing Ancestral Connections

Planetarium Presentation by Kaimana Barcarse



10:30 am

Seeking Samoa: A Taupou’s Voyage Home

Planetarium Presentation by Celeste Ha#699;o



11:00 am - 1:00 pm

He Wa’a He Moku, He Moku He Wa’a

Poli’ahu Lawn Voyaging Activities



12:30 pm

Ia Fenua â te Va’a: Rythms of the South Pacific

Dance Performances by Te Mau Aito o Hiro &

UH Hilo’s Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao Club

Atrium & Moanahôkû Hall



1:00 pm

“Hôkûle#699;a: Her Farthest Journey” Video Documentary

Moanahôkû Hall



2:00 pm

Kaulana E Ka Holo O Hôkûle’a: Voyage of Reconnection

Panel Discussion by Leg 2 Crew Crewmembers of Hôkûle#699;a and Hikianalia

Moanahôkû Hall



4:00 pm

Ka Panina, Event Closing

Moanahôkû Hall

Around ‘Imiloa

9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 am “Ka Huaka’i ‘Imi Loa A Palila, Palila’s Great Journey” storytelling Atrium

10:00 am – 1:00 Keiki Korner Creations - Craft making & balloon twisting Atrium

11:00 am - 1:00 pm He Wa’a He Moku, He Moku He Wa’a Voyaging Activities Poli’ahu Lawn

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Kaiwikuamo‘o: Linking Lineages ‘Ohana Discovery Lab Exhibit Hall"

[opihikao]

Mahalo, Carey.

For those who did not see the departure from our aina. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQVDtXEwDFo

ETA: Those aboard are indeed, na pua o Hawai'i. (The children of Hawai'i). Kaulana na pua. []

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhibLQFebpQ

[pahoated]

The original map was showing one canoe going west, looking like it was retracing the voyage to Rapa Nui. Now, both are going east, backtracking the Polynesian migration route back to southeast Asia.

This is starting to look like a plan to sail to the Netherlands and present a case to the World Court.

"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli

[opihikao]

Update: (On a positive note) Hokule'a Arrives in Sydney, Australia today. Hiki No!

http://www.hokulea.com/

(This site is so well done, and filled with encouragement for the next generation.) []

JMO.

P.S. Nainoa Thompson receives an award (Peter Benchley Ocean Award) today. Well deserved. Imua kakou!

How would they feel? Friendly reminder, 2014, upon departure from Honolulu:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQVDtXEwDFo




ETA: Oops...Now, May 18th (Sunday, May 17th, HST) is the projected arrival. Weather condition, etc. permitting. E kala mai.

[Guest]

There is no down side to the re-discovery and re-assertion of Hawaiian culture in all its beautiful and profound depth. If only we can keep it out of the clutches of aimless crazies with guns.

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You can't fix Samsara.

[dmbwest]

Mahalo Opihikao !!!

Not enuf hours to keep up w/ day to day, but believe it or not, last night,,,, I dreamed I was on deck !

Yeah ! " No worries " : ) : )

aloha,
pog