The traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokule’a, is preparing for a 47,000 mile voyage which will send the crew to 28 countries around the world. The trip will begin a year from now in May 2014, and is scheduled to end three years later in June 2017. However, prior to setting out on this epic journey, over 400 potential crew members will be training around the Hawaiian Islands for the next year.
The first historic voyage of the Hokule’a occurred in 1976 when the double-hulled canoe traveled from Hawaii to Tahiti using only traditional navigation techniques which included using the stats, winds, waves and birds. Since then the Hokule’a has gone on other trips, but nothing as long or as ambitious as this upcoming three year journey.
Nainoa Thompson, president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, stated, “We need to learn how to take care of the planet. It’s our home, but more importantly, it’s our children’s home. The voyage of Hokule‘a is about exploration, discovery and a coming together of the diverse many so we can learn together to work toward responsible living on this island earth and then teach it to our children for their future.”
For additional information or to follow their exploits, goto www.Hokulea.org
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 5-30-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
