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Various members of Leg 26 crew document leaving Key West, Florida, and sailing into the open ocean the week before Christmas.

While at Shake-A-Leg in Miami, Florida, the crew has been graciously hosted by an organization with a unique and inspiring mission.

Hōkūleʻa crew prepare for Leg 26 departure to Panama, and visit National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices with Nā Kelamoku in Miami.

Hōkūleʻa is visited by an ānuenue and an ʻiwa as they departed Miami on Sunday, December 18 - the first movement on Leg 26 from Miami to Panama.

After arriving in Miami, crewmembers prepare Hōkūle‘a for departure on Leg 26 from Miami to Panama, as documented by crewmember Kaipo Kīʻaha.

Hōkūleʻa Captain Kālepa Baybayan extends a mahalo to his crew of Leg 25 for a successful 1,100 miles voyaged from Virginia to Florida.

On Day 24 of Leg 25, the canoe sails into Miami, completing the travel for this leg of the voyage.

In these 4 days of Leg 25, the canoe and crew sail from South Carolina, passing through Georgia to enter Florida. While sailing on Thanksgiving, they received many hō‘ailona from dolphins, birds and fellow sailors.