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In many ways he is the kaula - the rope that binds, the man who possesses many intuitive skills. He is one of a few who can harness the energies of the ocean, land, and sky and center them all on the deck of the canoe.

Two-thirds of the way through the ceremony, as the skies cleared. a bright red moon slowly pierced the horizon and gave light across the sea.

I have a tradition that I follow whenever I voyage to islands I haven’t been to before—I drop a small kohatu (stone) into the waters of those Islands to allow me and mine to connect with these places

After encountering strong winds that damaged one of her booms, Hōkūleʻa receives some TLC from friends in Tongatapu.

A plaque sits in the aft hatch of the canoe and memorializes all those who committed themselves and their lives to the legacy of waʻa. These men and women sacrificed, so that we could be here today, sailing on this vast ocean of Moananuiākea in the wake of our predecessors.

Carried by good winds and great seas, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia draw nearer to Aotearoa.

Science specialist Darienne Dey reports on the exciting marine life the crew has encountered in recent days.

Winds started off light and from an unfavorable direction this morning, Throughout the day we have gained ground more towards our intended course as the winds clocked more southeast.