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History is being made as the guiding value of the Worldwide Voyage, Mālama Honua, to care for Island Earth, propels Hōkūleʻa to the forefront of global action to save our ocean and planet.

WWW.HOKULEA.COM POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY | 10 SAND ISLAND PARKWAY, , HI 96819 | PHONE: (808) 842-1101 1 Table of Contents 2 1 From the Pacific to the World FROM THE a

3 Voyaging 101 ʻ

4 Meet the Crew:

5 Circling the Globe: The Voyaging Plan Hōkūleʻa PACIFIC Hōkūle

7 Port Stops

8 Meet the Crew: Haunani Kane

9 Follow Us/Support Us TO THE WORLD EDITOR ...... Letise LaFeir

Traditional Voyaging www.hokulea.com www.hokulea.com DESIGN/LAYOUT Torie Ketcham Matt McIntosh in Modern Times Todd Yamashita COPY EDITOR ...... Letise LaFeir

CONTRIBUTORS Matt Dozier Sam Low Marisa Hayase Michiko Martin Polynesian Voyaging Bryson Hoe Kate Thompson ust as the Polynesian voyagers populated the Pacific for the first time in centuries. The idea brought together people of diverse backgrounds and professions to form the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS). Society Letise LaFeir Maya Walton JIslands, most around the earth expanded outward On March 8, 1975, PVS launched its first vessel— Hōkūleʻa —from the sacred shores of Hakipuʻu/ PHOTO CREDITS over the . We all share a voyage of in our past, Kualoa in Kāneʻohe Bay on the island of Oʻahu. Its design was a replica based on sketches of Founded: 1973 ancient of the Pacific Islands. The successful arrival of Hōkūleʻa to in 1976 via To perpetuate the art and ʻŌiwi TV and now the Polynesian Voyaging Society is leading a voyage Mission: non-instrument navigation marked a renewal of traditional voyaging and . science of traditional Polynesian Polynesian Voyaging Society of hope to bring us all together. Hōkūleʻa continues to bring people together from all walks of life. The of the Pacific voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational PRINTING Ocean have carried her over 150,000 nautical miles and to several different countries during programs that inspire students and Kamehameha Schools Ancient Voyaging the past 41 . Hōkūleʻa is more than a voyaging canoe—she represents a desire shared by the people of Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and the world to protect our most cherished values and their communities to respect and care The blue expanse of the is unbroken except for a few small dots of places from disappearing. for themselves, each other, and their land. Thousands of years ago, it became the stage for one of the greatest feats in natural and cultural environments. history. Early Polynesian seafarers journeyed beyond the shores of home to Navigating the World Vision: Hawaiʻi, our special island This publication was produced in partnership explore more than 10 million square miles. Carrying, in open canoes, all provisions Today, navigators are using the same traditional knowledge and techniques that steered home, is a place where the land and with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric needed for the voyage and a new life, discovered and settled on their ancestors before them. Hōkūleʻa is now joined by her sister canoe Hikianalia, launched sea are cared for, and people and Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National thousands of distant islands, some less than a mile in diameter. There were no maps, Marine Sanctuaries. NOAA is an agency of the by PVS in 2012. Together the two vessels will travel 60,000 nautical miles to 100 ports and communities are healthy and safe. compasses or global positioning systems (GPS). Instead, these intrepid wayfinders 27 nations on their Mālama Honua* Worldwide Voyage sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines. The Department of Commerce. Leaders: Information about PVS used stars, winds, waves, , weather and other patterns of nature to chart their voyage, which started in 2013 and will continue through 2017, is a means to engage all of founders, teachers, master navigators . Island Earth — practicing how to live sustainably while sharing Polynesian , learning and board members can be found at: A Tradition Revived from the past and from each other, creating global relationships and discovering the wonders of this precious place we call home. Hokulea.com/Leadership/ The last of the Polynesian voyaging canoes, or waʻa kaulua, disappeared in the 1400s. Vessels: Hōkūleʻa & Hikianalia Then in 1973, artist and author Herb Kāne dreamed of building a double-hulled *Mālama Honua is a Hawaiian phrase that means “to care for our Island Earth.”

1200 B.C.- British explorer s the Polynesian Voyaging Society 1200 A.D. Polynesians progressively 1778 Captain 1950 The Polynesian 1973 arrives in Hawaiʻi. Voyaging Society celebrates 40 years, it launches the settle islands throughout the Pacific Ocean is founded by artist Eighteen-- from Sāmoa to Rapa , Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage, old is Nui (), the anthropologist Ben initiated as a master one of many seafaring expeditions in the long and easternmost island of the Finney and sailor navigator in a storied of the . . Charles Tommy ceremony on the Holmes. A island of . 3 4 a a ʻ VOYAGING 101 ʻ Hōkūle Polynesian navigators, or wayfinders, were advanced in observing stars, clouds, Hōkūle

behavior, ocean swells and other natural patterns to guide them across MEET THE CREW: vast ocean expanses. Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are navigated using these THOMPSON traditional techniques during the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage. Nainoa Nainoa Thompson is the President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and a master in the traditional Polynesian art HŌKŪLEʻA of non-instrument navigating. Inspired by his father and by numerous important

www.hokulea.com LAUNCHED: 1975 CREW CAPACITY: 12-14 LENGTH: 62’ WIDTH: 21’ kūpuna (elders), Nainoa has dedicatedwww.hokulea.com his life to exploring the universal values The iconic voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is named after the of voyaging – vision, self-discipline, “star of gladness,” also known as Arcturus, that marks preparation, courage, risk-taking and the the latitude of Hawaiʻi when the star is at its highest spirit of aloha to bind a crew on arduous point in the sky. Hōkūleʻa’s twin hulls allow her to handle journeys. large swells and recover easily in the troughs of waves, Long voyages have taught Nainoa and its triangular sails can harness winds of up to appreciate the Hawaiian concept to 20 knots. of “mālama” or care-taking. “Our Today, Hōkūleʻa combines traditional elements with ancestors learned that if they took care new materials, such as fiberglass hulls, canvas sails of their canoe and each other,” he and synthetic lashings for unparalleled strength and often tells his crew, “they would seaworthiness. Hōkūleʻa will travel over 60,000 nautical arrive safely at their destination.” miles during the four years of the Worldwide Voyage. Astronaut Lacy Veach, who observed the from space, helped Hōkūleʻa technical illustration: David Swann/Honolulu Star Advertiser Nainoa understand “mālama” from a planetary perspective. “The best place to think about the fate of our planet is right HIKIANALIA Clouds here in our islands,” Veach told Nainoa. LAUNCHED: 2012 CREW CAPACITY: 12-16 LENGTH: 72’ WIDTH: 23’ Navigators observe the shape, height and color of clouds for directional and weather cues. From all these teachings comes the Stars Clouds tend to accumulate over land in specific patterns, which navigators look for as they sail. next great voyage of exploration to care Hikianalia is named after the star known as Spica that for Island Earth – the Mālama Honua The “star compass” is a central part of rises together with the star Hōkūleʻa in Hawaiʻi. The Worldwide Voyage. navigation. Navigators memorize the Seabird Behavior Ocean Swells vessel combines the latest eco-friendly technology Learn more about Nainoa and other positions of over 200 stars, watching The behavior of provide Ocean swells are rolling waves generated with the heritage of the voyaging tradition. Each of its crewmembers at: them rise and set, to help determine important clues on the direction of by distant storms that travel long distances hulls contains an electric motor powered by sunlight, the location of the canoe in relation nearby islands and atolls. Experienced through the ocean. They help the navigator Hokulea.com/Crewmembers resulting in a zero carbon footprint. to its destination. Marked grooves navigators can distinguish land-based maintain orientation and determine direction During the Worldwide Voyage, Hikianalia’s crew is in the vessel are lined up with stars seabirds that travel away from the coast when celestial bodies are not visible. In the – By Sam Low, author of Rising: conducting science research projects and promoting near the horizon to provide a point at dawn to feed and return to their Pacific, the northeast trade winds generate a Hōkūleʻa, Nainoa Thompson, and the sustainability and conservation through educational of reference and help maintain nests at night, indicating the direction northeast swell and the southeast trade winds programs and outreach. orientation to the course. of land. create a southeast swell.

Hōkūle a voyages to Hōkūle a is launched ʻ ʻ Nainoa Thompson , venturing 1975 for the first time from 1976 1978 1980 1985 1991 PVS and the world navigates Hōkūleʻa to outside of tropical Hakipu u/Kualoa, ʻ mourn the passing Tahiti, making him the waters for the first time. O ahu. ʻ of crewmember first Native Hawaiian Hōkūleʻa voyages and renowned big since the 14th Hawaiʻi astronaut to Tahiti for the first wave surfer Eddie century to complete Lacy Veach, who loved traditional open- Aikau when Hōkūleʻa a voyage using only Hawaiian voyaging ocean voyage from capsizes off the coast traditional wayfinding canoes, travels to space Hawaiʻi in 600 years. of Lānaʻi. techniques. on Columbia. CIRCLING5 a ʻ the GLOBE Hōkūle The Voyage Plan

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ālama Honua, it means to care for our Island Earth, and it’s the 60,000 NAUTICAL MILES | 100 PORTS TRACK HŌKŪLEʻA IN REAL-TIME AT guiding value of this unprecedented 27 NATIONS | 4 YEARS | 1 OCEAN | 1 EARTH WWW.HOKULEA.COM M60,000-nautical mile Worldwide Voyage. Using Polynesian wayfinding––navigating by stars ontinuing south of the equator in 2014, During the sail Down Under, crewmembers ound for South , crewmembers found the after reaching her destination in Natal, , it Statue of Liberty further north. International and other natural elements––we are visiting Ccrewmembers paid homage to the made stops highlighting how Australians and BIndian Ocean unpredictable and challenging. was her first engagement withSouth America. attention focuses on City, June more than 100 ports and 27 nations to discover cultures of , celebrating our shared First Peoples are using culture and modern Pushing through, crewmembers looked to 8 when Hōkūleʻa takes center-stage during how communities like yours are caring for the After a 20-month sojourn south of the equator, traditions. We highlighted a global need technologies to care for the Great Barrier Africa, the cradle of , for indigenous the team returned to the . World Oceans Day 2016 at the United Nations. environment and for one another. for conservation as rising are already Reef and other sensitive ecosystems. and local wisdom to further the message of There are familiar themes among island groups A return to the Pacific sees the next generation impacting many of these communities. global connectedness and sustainability. In the first year of the Mālama Honua While in , voyagers visited the in the , including stories of precious of Polynesian voyagers taking the helm. Efforts Worldwide Voyage, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia With affirmations from wayfinding elders cutting-edge Green School and other The start of 2016 brought many firsts for marine and terrestrial resources, and the efforts toward realizing a hopeful and healthy future travelled ports throughout the Hawaiian in , Hōkūleʻa forged on, leaving communities to discover how they are Hōkūleʻa, now past the halfway mark from home of many to protect them. for the ocean and Earth are being led by a Islands, engaging over 22,000 students, the Pacific for the first time in her 41-year navigating and development in – a first touch of the Atlantic. At 4,200 nautical The U.S. voyage culminates with a visit to network of people connected and inspired by educators and community members. voyaging history. culturally significant areas. miles, it was her longest voyage leg to date, and the nation’s capital as well as a sail past the the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage.

PVS sails to Hawaiʻiloa, made of Hōkūleʻa sails to Easter 1992 , while 1993 natural materials using 1995 1995 Hōkūleʻa and 1999 Island, successfully 2004 30,000 students traditional construction Hawaiʻiloa travel to visiting the three connect and talk techniques, is launched. Alaska to thank the outer corners of the with navigators Tlingit, Haida and Polynesian Triangle. aboard Hōkūle a Canoes from Hawaiʻi, Tshimshian tribes for ʻ Hōkūle a travels to the and astronauts on New Zealand and Cook donating two Sitka ʻ Papahānaumokuākea the Columbia Space Islands complete the spruce logs for the Nā Ohana Holo Moana Marine National Shuttle. ʻ Hawaiʻiloa’s hulls. Voyage. . 7 8 a a ʻ ʻ Hōkūle PORT STOPS Hōkūle

Engaging Communities Around the World

MEET THE CREW: fundamental objective of the Worldwide Voyage is to engage people in its conservation KANE mission. Each stop is essential in fostering a global society based on the values of Mālama Haunani Honua – caring for Island Earth. Since every country, city, and community is unique, the Crewmembers for the Mālama Honua A Worldwide Voyage range in age, experiences at each port of call is shaped by the cultures, values, and history of each place. supporting the cultural perspective Though activities vary from port to port, they share common themes encouraging us to take better care of our Island Earth of collaboration across generations.

www.hokulea.com Haunani Kane is one of the youngestwww.hokulea.com and remind us that we are all connected by the ocean. In addition, each community has an opportunity to see themselves on the crew. Originally from Kailua, through the eyes of the voyagers - going behind the scenes to learn about traditional methods of seafaring and to get a Oʻahu, Haunani currently lives in a glimpse of daily life onboard the vessels. small town at the foot of the Olomana Example Activities in Port: Mountain.

• Canoe tours of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia • Scientific research projects Early on, Haunani said that she “really • Dockside exhibits and virtual field trips • Youth leadership summits and education workshops enjoyed being on the canoe [and] liked • Service-learning experiences • Community gatherings and discussions coming down to help and everything.” Once she realized the importance of Through these activities, dockside communities learn that we are literally sustained by the ocean, from the food we eat the work, she decided to share the to the air we breathe, with even the smallest marine creatures supporting our survival. Community members also engage knowledge and expertise she acquired with the crew in Learning Journeys, which are shared experiences with a person, group, project or place to learn through with others, especially young people. service. Along the way, crewmembers exchange stories with each community they visit, in hopes that this collective In addition to her navigational training, Haunani is helping to lead science wisdom will inspire new global lessons. Back home in Hawaiʻi, teachers are developing voyage-inspired lessons in math, projects conducted during the voyage science and other subjects to share with students in public and private schools throughout the state. to benefit multiple communities.

When asked to describe her experience Highlight Stop: Mossel Bay, as a crewmember, she answers “[as] Crew Blog by an indigenous person, your answers Kālepa Baybayan SOUTH Counterclockwise from upper left: Crewmember are usually attached to some sort of Ryan Hanohano teaches knot trying while in Pago experience or doing something that will benefit their ohana or their homes Undoubtedly, the most historic stop to this AFRICA Pago, Sept 2014; United Nations Secretary-General ʻ point has been our visit to the Pinnacle or their people. I think when you have NOV 11, 2015 Ban Ki-moon joins voyagers in Sāmoa, Aug 2014; Point caves in Mossel Bay. In these coastal a perspective that I’m doing this to bushlands and shoreline caves, the earliest in 120,000 years ago and closes More than 2,000 students greet voyagers in understand my home, or I’m doing this Homo sapien population held residence. with the final chapter of the great human Aotearoa, April, 2015; Voyagers explore ’s to help my family, I think it’s just a little It is from this pool of homo sapiens that all exploration of the world in Hawaiʻi 1,200 years Great Barrier Reef, Aug 2015; More than 1000 “Tutu different.” are reported to descend. ago, it is appropriate that we Hawaiians – Desks” featuring the voyage are donated to South In this story of the great human odyssey children of the first human explorers to venture African students, Dec 2015; Crewmembers honor Learn more about Haunani and other crewmembers at: that begins with the first human migration forward out of South Africa – come full circle, Native American tribes in Yorktown, April 2016. northward out of the Pinnacle Point caves and embrace our South African ancestors. Hokulea.com/Crewmembers

PVS sails to and Hikianalia is launched The Mālama Honua Satawal, on for the first time Worldwide Voyage 2007 2007 A month-long sail 2009 2012 2012 2013 Hōkūleʻa. from , New receives its first major to Zealand. sponsorship from Five Hawaiian is completed as a Hawaiian Airlines, which navigators are initiated training sail for the His Holiness the pledges to provide into the ranks of master next generation Dalai Lama conducts air transportation for navigator in a Pwo of young PVS a blessing for the the crew and sailing ceremony conducted by navigators. Mālama Honua supplies. Mau Piailug. Worldwide Voyage. Follow us Support us Join the voyage virtually at HOKULEA.COM and find out about the many ways you can be our contributions are involved with the Mālama Honua Worldwide Yallowing us to grow our legacy of wayfinding Voyage, sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines. and voyaging beyond Students & Crew changes In-kind 40K followers 29 during the $2.1M $1.5M annual Polynesia to inspire a directly participated in voyage that cost In-kind volunteered airfare provided by voyage Posts & Video the voyage since ‘14 $300K-$400K apiece annually by crewmembers sponsor Hawaiian Airlines Transport yourself to the heart of the Worldwide Voyage. From crewmember global movement to blogs straight from the decks of Hōkūleʻa, to posts on research being conducted mālama honua, to care on Hikianalia, you’ll find a plethora of stories that bring you the best of the voyage. Revisit any portion of the voyage with our high quality video updates that include for our island earth. HOKULEA.COM/GIVE crewmember profiles, navigation reports and port activities fromaround the world. With Hōkūleʻa’s planned return to Hawaiʻi in June of 2017, there’s never Social Media: @HokuleaWWV been a more crucial time Add some excitement to your Facebook, Instagram, and to give. MAHALO! 230% $121 Twitter feeds by connecting with Worldwide Voyage 10,000 Increase in online The average online FUNDRAISING GOAL MEMBER GOAL BY 2017 giving in ’15 donation ʻ15-ʻ16 social media channels. When you share the voyage with *Amounts and metrics are estimates based on actual financial data. your community by reposting your favorite content, you are helping to sew a of like-minded people who can save our oceans and Island Earth. Follow us now by THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN HELP searching our handle: @HokuleaWWV You can also share your own story of hope by tagging MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEER IN-KIND FOUNDATION & #MalamaHonua with posts that reflect stewardship DONATIONS OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT CORP GIVING of our ocean, environment and communities. By joining our growing Calling all hands! No Individuals and businesses Through commitments family of supporters matter what the task, our are gifting time and from boards, executives through membership, PVS volunteers enjoy resources crucial to and staff of numerous you’ll receive discounts working hard and having Hōkūleʻa’s success, organizations, we are able Share Your Story to the PVS Store, become fun. Volunteerism occurs providing an estimated $2.1 to support the bulk of our How do you Mālama Honua? Mālama eligible for exclusive thank- at all levels including million in annual support. cultural, educational and Newsletter Honua means “to care for our Island you gifts, and become first- education outreach, Canoe maintenance environmental programs. Get weekly voyage updates Earth” and it is the foundational value Ask the Crew to-know about events and drydock labor, the hosting materials, food and PVS staff is open to discuss sent to your inbox when you driving the Worldwide Voyage. The crew Learn more about daily life volunteer opportunities. of crews in port, and shelter for voyagers, and your pledged commitment sign up for our newsletter of Hōkūle’a and Hikianalia are circling at sea from crewmembers For members and donors, administrative support in transportation options or grant opportunities that or education updates. You’ll the globe to learn from people who are who post their answers by there are one-time, the PVS office. If you would are just some of the ways align with the mission and receive a free activity caring for the land and sea—including you! video. Have your own original monthly and annual giving like to join our family supporters are helping to objectives of PVS and the for kids just for signing up at: Submit your story online, see it on the map question to ask? Visit “Ask the options either by mail or of volunteers and get move the voyage along. To voyage. Let us know how hokulea.com/newsletter and connect with others around the world: Crew a Question” at: easily online at: involved, signup now at: offer in-kind support, email: your organization can help: Hokulea.com/MalamaHonua Hokulea.com/Ask Hokulea.com/Give Hokulea.com/Volunteer [email protected] [email protected]

The Mālama Honua Hōkūle‘a and Worldwide Voyage is HŌKŪLEʻA HOMECOMING 2013 2014 2015 2016 crewmembers pay an 2017 launched from Hilo, Hōkūleʻa turns June of 2017 will mark the completion of 40 years old and historic visit to White Hōkūle a and Hikianalia’s 60,000 nautical Hawaiʻi. ʻ leaves the Pacific House dignitaries mile Worldwide Voyage. Homecoming events and members of the The first international for the first time. in Hawaiʻi will celebrate transformative leg of the Mālama Honua Hawai‘i congressional accomplishments of the voyage and highlight Worldwide Voyage, delegation in the the next generation of navigators who will lead nation’s capital. sailing Hōkūleʻa and the movement to Mālama Honua and continue Hikianalia to Tahiti. the tradition of voyaging and wayfinding. “We are voyaging because what is happening to climate, ecology, and the chemistry of the earth is happening to all of us. There are stories out there of solutions, hope, and leadership. These stories can build a sustainable future, when we come together to protect what we love. That is what Hōkūleʻa has always done.”

- Nainoa Thompson Polynesian Voyaging Society President & Pwo Navigator

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