Sailing at the End of a Rainbow
Memorial Concert on Maui for Lloyd Gilliom, June 3
A memorial concert celebrating the Life of Lloyd Gilliom, Hōkūle’a captain and crew member Timi Gilliom’s dad, will be held at 4 pm Sunday, 03 Jun 2012, at the Maui Arts & Culture Center. Our aloha goes out to the Gilliom ‘Ohana…
June 1: At Hulopo‘e Bay, Lāna‘i
Continuing her crew training of statewide crews for the Worldwide Voyage, Hōkūle’a departed Kaho‘olawe yesterday and arrived at Hulopo‘e Bay, Lāna‘i.
Anchored Offshore at Hulopo‘e Bay, Lāna‘i
Leaving Honokanai‘a, Kaho‘olawe
May 30: Kaho‘olawe
Arriving at Honokanai‘a on the island of Kaho‘olawe , Hōkūle‘a crew members watched the strong offshore winds and even stronger gusts before anchoring the canoe.
Anchored offshore:
Hōkūle‘a crew members helping to load the imu for the ‘Aha ‘Āina ceremony:
Honokanai‘a is on the west side of Kaho‘olawe, adjacent to the channel known as Kealaikahiki, “The Way to Tahiti.” A star compass dedicated to Mau Piailug is located north of Honokanai‘a (Photo by Karen Holman, 2010):
The Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana (PKO) is a grassroots organization dedicated to the island of Kaho‘olawe and the prinicples of Aloha `Aina throughout Hawai`i nei.
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) manages the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve.
Mālama Kaho‘olawe, developed by the Pacific American Foundation, is a curriculum unit for Grade 8, focusing on the island of Kaho‘olawe as a training site for ancient navigators.
May 27 Sailing in the ‘Alenuihāhā Channel
Continuing sea trials and crew training for the World Wide Voyage, Hōkūle‘a sailed from Lahaina into strong winds in the ‘Alenuihāhā channel between Maui and Hawai‘i to prepare for possible similar conditions of strong winds and opposing surface currents creating dangerous conditions in the southern Indian Ocean along the east coast of South Africa.
May 10: At China Walls, Honoring Albert Falco …
Members of PVS met yesterday at China Walls to honor Albert Falco, a French scuba diving veteran and champion of ocean conservation, who passed away in Marseille on Saturday, April 21, at 84. Falco was was one of the longest-serving diving companions of ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau and was on the Ocean Advisory Board of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a non-profit ocean conservation organization.
PVS navigators Bruce Blankenfeld and Nainoa Thompson watching video of Albert Falco …
Bob tell how the only time as a child he did not have to eat at the dinner table was when there was a Jaques Cousteau special on TV; in keeping with that practice, he allows that privilege to his children today:
A scattering of flowers on Maunalua Bay …
May 8: In Honor of Albert Falco
“Albert Falco, Bébert, my “older brother” just left us for the Big Blue. His kindness, dedication & commitment will continue to inspire us to never stop taking care of our life support system…the ocean…until we join him in the Big Blue.” – Jean-Michel Cousteau
On Wednesday, May 9, the Polynesian Voyaging Society will join with other ocean-minded groups and individuals in honoring someone of like mind and heart: Albert Falco, Jacques Cousteau’s closest colleague, fellow diver and ocean advocate. Albert Falco recently passed away, and Jean-Michel Cousteau has asked people around the world to pay tribute on May 9 at 10 am, wherever they are, to remember Albert Falco and his work for the oceans with a moment of silence. (For more on Albert Falco,visit this link: “UNDERWATER EXPLORER ALBERT FALCO DIES“).
- Kawaihoa — China Walls
- Wednesday, May 9
- 10 a.m.
PVS will be offering flowers and gratitude to Falco from Kawaihoa: China Walls in Portlock.
Please join us with flowers (no lei) and good wishes if you are able. We will post the event on our website and share it with Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Directions to Kawaihoa – China Walls
- From Kalaniana‘ole Highway in Hawaii Kai, turn makai on Lunalilo Home Road.
- Turn Left on Poipu
- Turn Right on the first Hanapepe Loop
- Turn Right on Hanapepe Place
(map: http://g.co/maps/p6u4s)
April 17: After a Blessing, Hōkūle‘a Departs
On Monday, April 16, Hōkūle‘a received a blessing for her upcoming World Wide Voyage from the Dalai Lama, who was visiting Hawai‘i.
For photos and video of the blessing, see KITV’s report Dalai Lama blessing voyaging canoe on final day of [his] Hawaii trip.
At 6 pm on Monday, Hōkūle’a left Hakipu’u-Kualoa for Kauna‘oa Bay, on the west coast of Kohala, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. This is the first stop in her Statewide Sail, scheduled for April 16 to August 7. After Kauna‘oa, Hōkūleʻa will head for Kawaihae, north of Kauna‘oa, for a week-long stay.
Click here for a map and schedule of the 2012 Statewide sail. Click on icons on the map for background information about the stops.