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We have been measuring the phytoplankton abundance and diversity in our plankton tow as we approach Tahiti.

We are estimating about 15 to 20 foot seas. We had some 30 foot rollers every once in a while. No sun, there's so much clouds we can't see the sun. We're just navigating our canoe by the direction of the swells and the wind.

We are using the star Hōkūleʻa to guide the waʻa Hōkūleʻa to get to our destination. We're also using some Southern stars: Newe, Kamailemua, and Kamailehope.

"We started off last night it was a beautiful night, no clouds in the sky, we could see all of our stars and planets that we’re using to guide our waʻa from Aotearoa to Australia. "

Brad Wong reports on sailing conditions as Hikianalia approaches French Polynesia.

Jason Patterson reports from on board Hikianalia as winds return and the crew sails closer to Tahiti.

Navigator Kaleo Wong reports as Hōkūleʻa voyages from Aotearoa to Australia.

Jason Patterson, on board Hikianalia en route to Tahiti, reports on navigation and sailing conditions.