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Hōkūleʻa sighted Tikehau, the last landmass they will pass before reaching Hawaii.

The crew and navigation team are off to a strong start under their captain Pōmai Bertelmann by sighting Makatea 120 miles out of Tautira.

The crew and navigation team are off to a strong start under their captain Pōmai Bertelmann by sighting Makatea 120 miles out of Tautira.

After 5 days in the community of Tautira - the crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed on the final historic leg of the Worldwide Voyage: sailing home to Hawaiʻi.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia prepare for their departure from Tautira by filling up on fresh water, packing food, and checking the quatermaster's lists.

The crews visit Tautira again, keeping the longstanding connection between Hōkūleʻa crew and the Tautira community strong as ever.

The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia wait patiently for weather to enable them to travel from Mataiea to Tautira.

The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are getting all their equipment and supplies together in preparation for the voyage home.