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Read more about the article Balancing the Canoe

Balancing the Canoe

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:June 21, 2022
  • Post category:Education/Hōkūleʻa History & Moʻolelo/Voyaging

Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson and Hōkūleʻa Captain Lehua Kamalu describe trusting the natural world and the principles of adjusting the sails to balance the canoe. “The navigator needs to know…

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Read more about the article Learning Our Earth – Cycles of Life
Photo courtesy of Gigi Brisson

Learning Our Earth – Cycles of Life

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:May 21, 2022
  • Post category:Earth Science/Education

As co-conveners of the May 2022 Blue Climate Summit in Tahiti, Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle led conversations on accelerating ocean-related solutions to climate change and…

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Read more about the article Joint Declaration for the Oceans

Joint Declaration for the Oceans

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:May 19, 2022
  • Post category:Cultural/Leadership/Voyaging

In a joint declaration signed on May 23, 2022, the Polynesian Voyaging Society and the government of French Polynesia committed to elevating the voices of island people and Polynesia, making…

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Read more about the article Pulling an Island

Pulling an Island

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:May 13, 2022
  • Post category:Cultural/Hōkūleʻa History & Moʻolelo/Voyaging

After more than two weeks of voyaging, Hōkūle’a and Hikianalia find land, first pulling the island of Arutua and then landing in Rangiroa on May 6, 2022. And it's a…

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Read more about the article The Magic of Kealaikahiki

The Magic of Kealaikahiki

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:May 4, 2022
  • Post category:Cultural/Hōkūleʻa History & Moʻolelo/Voyaging

Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson explains why the ancient Polynesian sea road Kealaikahiki is the best training ground for young navigators. “I hope that in the next 50 years that we’ll…

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Read more about the article The Next Big Decision

The Next Big Decision

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:May 3, 2022
  • Post category:Education/Voyaging

Our canoes and their crews have emerged from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). National Weather Service Pacific Region Director Ray Tanabe and Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson discuss what the crew…

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Read more about the article The Next Generation – Nainoa on Future Leaders Kaleohano and Kai

The Next Generation – Nainoa on Future Leaders Kaleohano and Kai

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:April 30, 2022
  • Post category:Leadership/Voyaging

Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson discusses the unique characteristics of Kaleohano Farrant and Kai Hoshijo that distinguish them as leaders within the next generation of navigators. Both Kaleohano and Kai are…

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Read more about the article Learning Our Earth – Intertropical Convergence Zone/Doldrums

Learning Our Earth – Intertropical Convergence Zone/Doldrums

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:April 25, 2022
  • Post category:Education/Voyaging

Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson describes the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), also known as the Doldrums. This region around the equator is where the northeast trade winds and southeast trade winds…

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Read more about the article Our Planet Earth – The Eye of the Navigator

Our Planet Earth – The Eye of the Navigator

  • Post author:Ramit
  • Post published:April 22, 2022
  • Post category:Education/Voyaging

Hōkūle’a is once again traveling the ancient sea road Kealaikahiki.  What changes will her crew be watching for? “We are going to do our best to give those who do…

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