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Thompson awarded most prestigious recognition in exploration for his historic work on Polynesian wayfinding.

The journey to Tahiti marks the inaugural voyage as captain for apprentice navigator Kala Baybayan Tanaka.

Leg 19 crewmembers prepare for the Intracoastal Waterways by practicing with 6-man outrigger canoes.

The Leg 19 crew prepares for the voyage along the eastern coast of the U.S.

Amid the busy shipping lanes Hōkūleʻa catches the first glimpse of Cuba.

"Sailing on Hōkūle‘a is a magical experience. But I think her true magic is the incredible people she brings together, time and again."

"Growing up on St. John, I was proud to tell people I was born in Hawaiʻi. While it didn’t hold the same credibility as having been born in the Virgin Islands, at least I had been born on an island, and one with an equally special heritage and living culture."

Even in the Atlantic Ocean, Hōkūleʻa is visited by familiar signs of home.