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June 18, 2009

Switching out crews

Since Hōkūle‘a is in training mode, on our long-distance trips, we switch out crews thereby giving as many voyagers as possible the opportunity to sail the open ocean. On our recent journey to Palmyra Atoll, the incoming crew had the pleasure of greeting the crew who would sail Hōkūle‘a home.

While waiting for the chartered plane to arrive at the protected Palmyra Atoll, crew member Eli Witt described some of the functions of the escort boat Kama Hele moored nearby.

Video: Jenna Ishii