Hokule'a in Menemsha
Hokule'a anchored in Menemsha Monday night before heading to Vineyard Haven Tuesday.
Hokule'a anchored in Menemsha Monday night before heading to Vineyard Haven Tuesday.
Forty foot, double-hulled vessel is on a worldwide voyage.
Forty foot, double-hulled vessel is on a worldwide voyage.
Hokule'a means "star of gladness" in Hawaiian— referring to Arcturus, a guiding zenith star for navigators.
Hokule'a means "star of gladness" in Hawaiian— referring to Arcturus, a guiding zenith star for navigators.
Polynesian vessel was unexpected sight in Menemsha Harbor.
Polynesian vessel was unexpected sight in Menemsha Harbor.
Polynesian vessel in New England fishing village.
Polynesian vessel in New England fishing village.
Muhsh8n created by Wampanoag tribe is towed out of Menemsha.
Muhsh8n created by Wampanoag tribe is towed out of Menemsha.
Crew says farewell to Menemsha.
Crew says farewell to Menemsha.
Hokule'a heads through Menemsha Channel Tuesday morning.
Hokule'a heads through Menemsha Channel Tuesday morning.
On to the next port.
On to the next port.
In an unscheduled stopover on a breezy, clear June day, the Polynesian sailing vessel Hokule’a put in at Menemsha for the night on Monday. She makes the final leg of her trip to Vineyard Haven Tuesday, where she will dock at Packer’s Wharf for three days.
The 40-foot double-hulled canoe is on a historic voyage around the world, part of a global mission to help save the planet.