What does Hokulea mean in Hawaiian?
Star of Gladness
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaiian Word of the Day is Hokule’a. Literally meaning “Star of Gladness,” Hokule’a is the name of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s inaugural voyaging canoe which made its first journey to Tahiti navigating by solely by stars in 1976.
Who was on the Hokulea with Eddie Aikau?
The other crew members were Snake Ah Hee, Eddie Aikau, Charman Akina, Wedemeyer Au, Bruce Blankenfeld, Kikila Hugho, Sam Ka’ai, John Kruse, Marion Lyman, Buddy McGuire, Curt Sumida, and Tava Taupu – sixteen crew members in all.
What do you think the Hokulea represents?
Since she was first built and launched in the 1970s, Hōkūle’a continues to bring people together from all walks of life. She is more than a voyaging canoe—she represents the common desire shared by the people of Hawaii, the Pacific, and the World to protect our most cherished values and places from disappearing.
What star is hokulea?
The Western name for Hokulei, the star, is Capella (Alpha Aurigae); the name of the constellation that includes the circle of five stars is Auriga (“Charioteer”).
Why was hokulea built?
Hokule’a was completed and launched by the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) in 1975. The voyaging canoe was built in order to challenge the notion that Polynesians had discovered and settled the Pacific islands by accident. The canoe is maintained by hundreds of volunteers, with drydocking before each long voyage.
Why was the Hokulea built?
Why did they build Hokulea?
What type of boat is the Hokulea?
hulled voyaging canoe
Hōkūleʻa is a performance-accurate waʻa kaulua, a Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe. Launched on 8 March 1975 by the Polynesian Voyaging Society, she is best known for her 1976 Hawaiʻi to Tahiti voyage completed with exclusively Polynesian navigation techniques.
Is Eddie Aikau still alive?
Deceased (1946–1978)
Eddie Aikau/Living or Deceased
What is the story of Hōkūleʻa?
The Story of Hōkūleʻa. Embedded in the story of Hōkūle’a and the culture that created her is the story of a 2000-year-old relationship with special islands and the sea. It is a story that was almost lost, and was close to extinction. But ultimately it is a story of survival, rediscovery, and the restoration of pride and dignity.
What happened to the Hokulea canoe?
The Hokule’a left the Hawaiian Islands on March 16, 1978. The double-hulled voyaging canoe developed a leak in one of the hulls and later capsized in stormy weather about twelve miles south of the island of Molokai. In an attempt to get to land to save his crew and the Hokule’a, Aikau paddled toward Lanai on his surfboard.
Who guided Hōkūle’a to Tahiti?
The Voyaging Society looked beyond Polynesia to find a traditional navigator to guide Hōkūle‘a: Mau Piailug, a navigator from a small island called Satawal, in Micronesia. He agreed to come to Hawai‘i and guide Hōkūle‘a to Tahiti. Without him, our voyaging would never have taken place.
What is Eddie Aikau famous for?
Edward Ryon Makuahanai “Eddie” Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) is one of the most respected names in surfing. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu. He saved many lives and became well known as a big-wave surfer. “Eddie” was a true symbol of Aloha.