Hokulea: Guided by the Stars
View of days end aboard Hōkūleʻa.
View of days end aboard Hōkūleʻa.
Vessel has traveled three-quarters of the way around world.
Vessel has traveled three-quarters of the way around world.
Painting and prep work took place before voyage began.
Painting and prep work took place before voyage began.
Provisions were stored before long trip.
Provisions were stored before long trip.
Early Hawaiin navigators used dead reckoning.
Early Hawaiin navigators used dead reckoning.
Crew are members of ohana wa'a, or family of the canoe.
Crew are members of ohana wa'a, or family of the canoe.
Voyage is tribute to sustainable living.
Voyage is tribute to sustainable living.
Shift's end and the guitars come out.
Shift's end and the guitars come out.
Rudder cuts through the water.
Rudder cuts through the water.
Sailing using only stars, wind, waves, and movement of birds.
Sailing using only stars, wind, waves, and movement of birds.
Patterns of waves and trade winds keep vessel on course.
Patterns of waves and trade winds keep vessel on course.
Vineyard Haven harbor will welcome Hokule'a on Tuesday, June 28 as part of her three-year Malama Honua (Caring for Our Earth) voyage. Sailing from Hawaii, Hokule'a is guided by stars, wind, waves, and movement of birds to navigate around the world. The goal of the trip is to “weave a lei of hope” by sharing the stories of people working to achieve a sustainable way of life.