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

Hōkūle‘a, Hikianalia, and their crews were welcomed by the Mahina community in Tahiti.

A team of training navigators overcome challenges as they search for Rapa Nui, the most isolated landmass in the world.

Sister canoes are reunited, anticipating the final deep-sea leg of the Worldwide Voyage.

Crewmember Duane DeSoto takes the time and lack of distractions while sailing to reflect on life and family.

Crewmember Duane DeSoto feels privileged to be sailing on Hōkūleʻa alongside veteran sailors and with the support of his ʻohana back home.

As the leg nears its end in Tahiti, Crewmember ʻĀina Paikai reflects on all he has learned about navigation from Pwo Master Navigator Bruce Blankenfeld.

Blogs by documentation crew member, Kaipo Kiaha, narrating Hikianalia's sail south from Hawaiʻi approaching the equator, or ka piko o wākea.