May 30: Kaho‘olawe

Arriving at Honokanai‘a on the island of Kaho‘olawe , Hōkūle‘a crew members watched the strong offshore winds and even stronger gusts before anchoring the canoe.

Anchored offshore:

Hōkūle‘a crew members helping to load the imu for the ‘Aha ‘Āina ceremony:

Honokanai‘a is on the west side of Kaho‘olawe, adjacent to the channel known as Kealaikahiki, “The Way to Tahiti.” A star compass dedicated to Mau Piailug is located north of Honokanai‘a (Photo by Karen Holman, 2010):

The Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana (PKO) is a grassroots organization dedicated to the island of Kaho‘olawe and the prinicples of Aloha `Aina throughout Hawai`i nei.

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) manages the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve.

Mālama Kaho‘olawe, developed by the Pacific American Foundation, is a curriculum unit for Grade 8, focusing on the island of Kaho‘olawe as a training site for ancient navigators.