Crew Roles

Sailing Hōkūle‘a is a rigorous job and it requires the participation of all crew members on board. To ensure that the canoe sails safely and efficiently, each person fills a specific role. Jobs vary from that of the navigator to those crew members whose primary responsibility is documentation of the voyage for historical purposes.

As we train new crew members, they will update this page giving details of their responsibilities and roles.

Providing they fill the job requirements, both men and women can hold the various positions described below.

• Navigator
• Captain
• Watch Captain
• Crew

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PHOTO CREDIT: Kanaka Uchino