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Hōkūle‘a Returns Home
Posted in Editor's BlogNearly 50,000 people greeted the double-hulled Hōkūle‘a with much aloha as it entered the channel next to Magic Island.
The return of the deep-sea voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a to Hawai‘i on June 17 holds deep meaning for Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian people, and speaks to the strong leadership of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and the many volunteers who have helped along the way. Beyond the epic accomplishment of covering 60,000 nautical miles and visiting more than 150 ports, 23 countries and eight UNESCO Marine World Heritage sites during a three-year voyage, the roots of Hōkūle‘a and her mission are embedded in the ... -
Dolphin Spotting!
Posted in Editor's BlogThe Dolphin Star was lovely enough to invite me to explore the Pacific and take a gander at some wonderful dolphins! At first I wasn’t sure what to expect. I hadn’t been on a dolphin tour boat in over five years since my journey to Long Beach, CA. I didn’t know if I would get seasick, but I braved it because I love the ocean - and marine life really speaks to my soul.
Waianae coastine off of the Dolphin Star. Image by Editor, Fatima Abed
It was a beautiful, hot day, as it usually is in ...
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