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Hōkūle‘a crosses the border and the crew performs a ceremony with 'awa and dropped pohaku into the ocean to recognize the crossing.

Apprentice Navigator Kekaimalu Lee describes the challenges of navigating so far on this leg, and how advice from his mentors have helped him persevere.

We approach the equator on our voyage home, and I have had a chance to reflect back on our mission, the different cultures, and countries I have had the opportunity to see.

Kaʻiulani Murphy with our day 10 navigation report as they enter the Northern Hemisphere and roughly 300 NM from the halfway point home to Hawaiʻi.

Hōkūleʻa crossed the equator, marking an important milestone in her journey north from Tahiti back to Hawaiʻi.

Haunani along with a surprise guest (watch till the end), give us an update from Hōkūleʻa, day 8 Tahiti to Hawaiʻi.

This last, historic stretch of Hokulea's international sail plan is expected to take 3-4 weeks (pending weather). The canoes will make a celebratory return to Honolulu on Saturday, June 17 at Magic Island for a cultural welcoming ceremony followed by a grand celebration open to the entire community.

Hōkūleʻa navigation report from earlier this week (5/24/17) evening courtesy of crewmember Pualani Lincoln.