Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail Hōkūle‘a and her crew arrived in Kailua-Kona on March 26, 2018 to begin their visit to Hawai‘i Island as part of the Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail. Next, Hōkūle‘a and crew traversed the island and arrived in Hilo on April 2 to be present for the Merrie Monarch celebrations. The original (1976) Hōkūle‘a crew was honored at the Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike event with makana (gifts), mele (music), and hula (dance).
Hōkūle’a remained in Hilo until the end of April, then sailed to Kawaihae Harbor, where they are docking until May 10. Tours will be held in Kawaihae on May 5, from 9am to 2pm. While on Hawai‘i Island, the canoe and crew have been participating in many cultural and educational events around Hawai‘i Island that include presentations, school visits, school field trips to the canoe, and community dockside tours. Our July/August 2018 issue will feature a story highlighting the four-year Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage and the conclusion of the Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail to Hawai‘i Island. Höküleÿa docked at the Grand Naniloa Hotel arrival ceremony in Hilo. photo courtesy of Aaron Miyasato
For the most up to date information of the Mahalo, Hawai‘i Sail visit: hokulea.com
KeOlaMagazine.com | May-June 2018
Ti leaf baskets left as offering gifts on the Höküleÿa. photo by Gayle Greco
72 Hoÿokupu (offerings) for Höküleÿa at Kailua-Kona Pier. photo courtesy of Suzanne Winquist