Learning Journey – Moku O Lo‘e

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Mark Heckman shares with crew about caring for the reefs. Photo by: Jenna Ishii

Moku O Lo‘e, Kāne‘ohe –

By Jenna Ishii, Haunani Kane and Mark Heckman.

Last week, Hōkūleʻa was invited to sail to Moku O Loʻe and the crew learned about the history of the island, which is now the home base for the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB).

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Learning Journey: Ahupuaʻa O Kahana, with Uncle Nana Gorai / October 11

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Crew member Kula B and Uncle Nana. Photo

Kahana Valley, Oʻahu –

By Miki Tomita. PVS Crew were invited to participate in a Learning Journey hosted by Kahana community and students from University Laboratory School. Students and crew spent the day with Uncle Nana Gorai, kupuna to Kahana Valley, learning about the history of the Valley, its residents, Learn More

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Learning Journey: Kamaile Academy, Wai‘anae / Sept. 23

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Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i –

By Lehua Kamalu. On Monday afternoon, the crew were hosted by the Kamaile Academy Navigators at their school in Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i. The Polynesian Voyaging Society has a special connection to this school as a number of these students have actively participated in training and preparation activities for Learn More

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Learning Journey: Kauai Jr. Lifeguards with Hōkūle’a crew John Kruse and Billy Richards / Sept. 15

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Nawiliwili, Kauaʻi –

By Steve Soltysik. For a moment, step back in time to the first voyage of the Hōkūle’a to Tahiti in 1976. Two of the original crew, John Kruse and Billy Richards, were once again aboard the Hōkūle’a in Nawiliwili Harbor on Sept. 15, 2013.

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