Where is Hokulea now?
After completing worldwide voyage, Hokulea is now headed on a new adventure. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – It was a bittersweet morning for the crew of the Hokulea as the Polynesian voyaging canoe returned to Waikiki, ending the final chapter of the Malama Honua worldwide voyage.
What does Hokulea mean in English?
Star of Gladness
Literally meaning “Star of Gladness,” Hokule’a is the name of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s inaugural voyaging canoe which made its first journey to Tahiti navigating by solely by stars in 1976.
Who navigated the Hokulea?
The Voyaging Society looked beyond Polynesia to find a traditional navigator to guide Hōkūle’a: Mau Piailug, a navigator from a small island called Satawal, in Micronesia. He agreed to come to Hawai’i and guide Hōkūle’a to Tahiti.
What star is Hokulea?
Hokule’a is known as Hawai’i’s Zenith Star. About midway between Hokule’a and Hanaiakamalama, the Cross, is Hikianalia (Spica) and directly below it is in the box of Me’e (Corvus). Below the horizon, having completely set, is the star line of Ke Ka o Makali’i.
Who built the Hokulea?
historian Herb Kawainui Kane
The original Hokulea was designed by Hawaiian artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kane, one of the original founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, who named the Hokulea, after the star, which appeared in his dream one night.
What is Waʻa?
n. 1. Canoe, rough-hewn canoe, canoemen, paddlers; a chant in praise of a chief’s canoe.
Why was Hokulea built?
Hokule’a was completed and launched by the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) in 1975. The voyaging canoe was built in order to challenge the notion that Polynesians had discovered and settled the Pacific islands by accident.
How was Hokulea made?
Measuring at 61 feet and five inches and weighing in at 16,000 pounds, the Hokulea is constructed out of plywood, fiberglass and resin. The vessel, also known as waa kaulua (double hulled voyaging canoe in Hawaiian) is guided at sea by her twin masts and long paddle.
Why did they build Hokulea?
Why is Hokulea important?
The mission of the Hokulea Worldwide Voyage is to help the Hokulea — a symbol of cultural pride for many of Polynesian and Hawaiian descent — make waves around the world while bringing back knowledge and cultures they experience in other countries.
Where are Hokulea and Hikianalia on their journey?
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After waiting out some weather delays before leaving Hilo, Hokulea and Hikianalia are making excellent progress on their journey to Tahiti. © Provided by Honolulu KHNL After waiting out some weather delays before leaving Hilo, Hokulea and Hikianalia are making excellent progress on their journey to Tahiti.
Where are the voyaging canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia now?
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – The voyaging canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia are set to depart for Tahiti on Monday. © Provided by Honolulu KHNL Good weather conditions will finally allow voyaging canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia to set sail.
Is Molokai’s debate heated?
The conversation was, yes, heated at times (this is Molokai, folks). But when it finally carried on after several hours of debate, this scrappy group came up with something quite surprising.