The Polynesian Voyaging Society writes:
“The mission of the Mālama Honua
Worldwide Voyage is to weave a lei of hope around the world through
sharing indigenous wisdom, groundbreaking conservation and preservation
initiatives while learning from the past and from each other, creating global
relationships, and discovering the wonders of the Island Earth.”
The voyage began in May 2014 when
Hokuleah departed from O’ahu (you might have read about it it -and her arrival in New York in Maritime Maunder) and sailed with a fleet of seven deep-sea
voyaging canoes from Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand. The homecoming
celebration honors the multicultural journey and connection with people all
over the world.
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“It is the realization of decades of
hard work and planning on behalf of the Polynesian Voyaging Society crew and
our partners and friends around the world to embark on the final leg of
Hōkūle‘a’s voyage and return home,” said Nainoa Thompson, president of
Polynesian Voyaging Society. “Watching Hōkūle‘a crest the waves of O‘ahu’s
south shore as she returns home, much like the canoes of our ancestors, will be
a once in a lifetime experience. We are overwhelmed with emotion at all we have
accomplished during this historic voyage and we look forward to setting sail on
the next chapter together.”
And (on an unrelated note) for those of you who might who might have missed it, the first 4 races of the America's Cup were sailed last weekend in Bermuda and all four went to Team Emerates New Zealand. More racing this weekend. Stay tuned for updates here.
Until next time,
Fair Winds,
Old Salt
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