Who went on the Hokulea voyage?

On May 18, 2014, Hōkūle’a and her sister vessel, Hikianalia embarked from Oahu for “Malama Honua,” a three-year circumnavigation of the earth.

When did the Hokulea capsize?

March 16, 1978
At 6:30 pm on March 16, 1978, Hokule’a left Ala Wai Harbor in Honolulu on a voyage to Tahiti. The plan was to document a round-trip navigated without instruments and to test traditional lauhala sails and traditionally preserved food.

When did the Hokulea sail?

1976
History of Hokulea First pushing off in March 1975, the Hokulea made her famous maiden voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti in 1976. The primary goal of this first trip was to support the theory of Asiatic origin of native Oceanic people, Polynesians and Hawaiians.

Did the Hokulea make it around the world?

The Hokulea has successfully completed the three-year voyage around the world. It’s like going back in time. The voyaging canoe arrived home, and thousands of proud Hawaiians converged at Honolulu’s Ala Wai Boat Harbor to welcome the historical sailing craft.

What does hokulea mean in Hawaiian?

Star of Gladness
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaiian Word of the Day is Hokule’a. 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 was the first captain of the Hokulea?

Kapahulehua
“Therefore, the voyage continues to greater things ahead for the next generations.” Prior to being selected as the first Captain aboard Hōkūle’a, Kapahulehua was an exceptional waterman and experienced sailor.

How old is Hokulea?

Though more than 600 years had passed since the last of these canoes had been seen, this dream brought together people of diverse backgrounds and professions. Since she was first built and launched in the 1970s, Hōkūle’a continues to bring people together from all walks of life.

Why was the 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.

Where is hokulea now 2022?

Tahiti
The canoes are tentatively scheduled to depart Sand Island, Oʻahu on March 30, 2022 (weather permitting) and will arrive in Papeete, Tahiti at the end of April. As part of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s (PVS) succession plan, next generation voyaging leaders will captain and navigate the two canoes to Tahiti.

Why is the Hokulea so important?

It is a story of a society revaluing its relationship to its island home. It is a story that is crucially important as the world’s populations struggle with the ability to live in balance with our island that we call Earth. It is a story that is still being written for our children and all future generations.

What did Eddie Aikau do?

Edward Ryon Makuahanai “Eddie” Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) is one of the most respected names in surfing. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu. He saved many lives and became well known as a big-wave surfer. “Eddie” was a true symbol of Aloha.

How did Tahiti get its name?

The name “Tahiti”—or, as Bougainville first wrote it in 1768, “Taiti,” and Cook in 1769, Otaheite”—was the name the natives gave their island and which Europeans came to apply to the indigenes. If the Tahitians had a name specifically identifying themselves, it is not known.

What constellation is Maui’s hook?

Scorpius
In Hawaiian mythology, the stars of Scorpius represent the magic fishhook of the demigod Maui. One day while fishing in the Pacific Ocean, Maui accidentally snagged the ocean floor with his hook and inadvertently pulled up the Hawaiian Islands.