
CREWMEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Robert “Bob” Perkins
9/19/18: Hikianalia: The Alahula Kai o Maleka California Voyage: San Francisco Arrival at Hyde Street Pier to Sausalito in San Francisco Bay, Ca. All Rights Reserved. Image created by Chris M. Leung 2018 for the Polynesian Voyaging Society
Crew Profile: Robert “Bob” Perkins

PVS Member Since 2000
HOMETOWN:
Redondo Beach, Calif.
PRIMARY DUTY:
Senior Captain / First Mate
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tools, Carpenter, Electronics, and Ground Tackle
Robert “Bob” Perkins, originally from Redondo Beach, Calif., is the director of Honolulu Community College’s Marine Education and Training Center.
Bob feels Hōkūleʻa embodies the spirit and determination to make the world a better “island” on which all mankind live in peace and harmony. He feels the voyages will take the mana or spirit of the canoe and share it with the communities of the world and show the practices of sustainability through conversation and good stewardship.
Bob feels Hōkūleʻa embodies the spirit and determination to make the world a better “island” on which all mankind live in peace and harmony. He feels the voyages will take the mana or spirit of the canoe and share it with the communities of the world and show the practices of sustainability through conversation and good stewardship.