What does Hokulea mean in English?
Star of Gladness
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.
Why is Hokulea and her 1976 maiden voyage significant?
With each of her voyages in her first twenty-five years, Hōkūle’a brought revelations of how our ancestors navigated across open ocean, found islands, and settled Polynesia.
What is the Hokulea project?
Our goal is to inspire, educate and elevate a new generation of 10 million Navigators by the end of the voyage in 2026, young people who can lead the many different kinds of bold voyages our Earth needs now, with the mindset, preparation and courage to face the coming storms, and the resilience to meet the challenges …
Did the Hokulea make it around the world?
A traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe has returned to Honolulu in Hawaii, completing the first-ever round-the-world trip by such a vessel. The boat, the Hokule’a, took three years to journey around the globe. Its crew navigated without modern instruments, using only the stars, wind and ocean swells as guides.
What did the Hokulea voyage accomplish?
The Hokulea’s historic inaugural trip, was one of a series of events that led to the rejuvenation of the Hawaiian culture, including a renewed interest in native language, dance, chanting, voyaging and more, giving Native Hawaiians a sense of empowerment and pride in their people and history.
Who built the Hokulea?
historian Herb Kawainui Kane
The original Hokulea was designed by Hawaiian artist and historian Herb Kawainui Kane, one of the original founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, who named the Hokulea, after the star, which appeared in his dream one night.
When was the first Hokulea voyage?
May 1, 1976
Hokulea’s first voyage away from Hawaii on May 1, 1976 took her to Tahiti and back—two crews and 52 days at sea.
Who started the Hokulea?
In, 1973, The Polynesian Voyaging Society is founded by artist Herb Kawainui Kāne, anthropologist Ben Finney, and sailor Charles Tommy Holmes. 3. In, 1975, Hōkūleʻa is launched for the first time from Hakipuʻu/Kualoa, Oʻahu.