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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.
June 17, 2009
Reaching Out to the Community
Even though Hōkūle‘a isn't sailing long distances at the moment (she's visiting the beautiful island of Kaho‘olawe), our crews and volunteers are still fulfilling their kuleana of working within the community.
June 10, 2009
Angela Fa‘anunu's Photo Journal
Embarking on the dangerous (yet awe-inspiring) voyage to Palmyra Atoll required each and every crew member to rely on his or her mates while being truly accountable to others.
Crew member Angela Fa‘anunu shares some of her photos from her journey. It is easy to see the commraderie that grew on the voyage.
June 8, 2009
Hōkūle'a Reaches Out to International Community
Recently, students from around the world visited and sailed upon the Hōkūle'a as part of their curriculum with the United States Institute on the Environment (USIE). After learning about the Hōkūle'a and her mission, the students pondered how the worldwide voyage could benefit their home countries. Crew member, Jenna Ishii, shares a few moments from the USIE sail.
June 8, 2009
World Oceans Day
In celebration of World Oceans Day, the crew of Hōkūle‘a share some of their footage from the recent voyage to Palmyra. This pristine coral reef system is a wonderful example of how our oceans can rebound from extreme damage with just a little care.
May 26, 2009
Palmyra Reflections: Sam ‘Ohukani‘ōhi‘a Gon
The Nature Conservancy Hawai‘i's senior scientist and cultural advisor, Sam ‘Ohukani‘ōhi‘a Gon, shared with us why he felt the Hōkūle‘a voyage to Palmyra Atoll is important. With the arrival of four crews (arrival and return crews from both Hōkūle‘a and Kama Hele), the atoll's population jumped to 42 - the most number of people since World War II.
Was the human impact of the Hōkūle'a crews on Palmyra Atoll worth it?
May 22, 2009
Kaleo Wong's Photo Journal
Unfortunately, as Hōkūle‘a traveled back to Hawaiʻi from Palmyra Atoll, the crew experienced some incredibly bad weather. Because of the heavy rains and high seas, the opportunities for cameras to come out were rare. Luckily, crew member Kaleo Wong was still able to snap some incredible shots.
His photo journal takes us from their time on Palmyra Atoll through some of the voyage home. It's amazing how beautiful their journey is.
May 19, 2009
Russell Amimoto's Underwater Photo Journal
Russell Amimoto became our newest deep-sea captain after successfully bringing Hōkūle‘a home from Palmyra Atoll. Here he shares a few of the images he took in the waters of Palmyra.
Ho‘omaika‘i ‘ana e Russell!
May 18, 2009
Gary Bulson's Photo Journal
Gary Bulson was on the crew of the Kama Hele escort boat on the way to Palmyra. His presence on board certainly increased our web traffic from Maui! Additionally, his photos have provided a whole new picture of life and work aboard the Kama Hele. From their Honolulu departure to their dolphin escort into Palmyra's waters to the arrival of the return crew, Gary shares a few of his Palmyra voyage images.
May 15, 2009
Mike Taylor's Photo Journal 3: Coming Home
After a voyage frought with multiple challenges, the crew of Hōkūle‘a and Kama Hele returned home from Palmyra Atoll to Honolulu, where friends and family waited to greet them. Crew member Mike Taylor shares some photos that capture what it was like to return home on Hōkūle‘a.