The Maui News

MANELE–After spending a week in Mānele, voyaging canoe Hōkūle’a was scheduled to depart Lāna’i Sunday morning and head to Mā’alaea that day as part of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail.

Weather permitting, Hōkūle’a was scheduled to leave Mānele at approximately 7 a.m. Sunday, and was expected to arrive in Mā’alaea at approximately noon that same day.

For the last week, the crew has been sharing the history and mission of Hōkūle’a with the Lāna’i community and island visitors through dockside canoe tours, stargazing activities, and crew presentations. The crew also hosted tours for the children participating in the Lāna’i Keiki Fishing Competition.

Schools are scheduled to visit Hōkūle’a while the canoe is docked at Mā’alaea. Below is a schedule of public Mā’alaea events:

MA’ALAEA PUBLIC EVENTS –

October 13-24

Hōkūle’a Arrival and Greeting, Mā’alaea

Sunday, Oct. 13, approximately 12 noon (weather-permitting)

Dockside Canoe Tours at Mā’alaea

Mon-Fri, Oct. 14-18, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sat, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon-Wed, Oct. 21-23, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Crew Presentation at Maui Ocean Center

Fri Oct. 18, 6 p.m.to 7 p.m.

Weather-permitting, Hōkūle’a will stay in Mā’alaea until October 24.

The Pae ‘Āina sail is part of Hōkūle’a larger mission to sail around the Hawaiian Islands, engaging communities in cultural and educational experiences and exchanges focused on mālama honua (caring for our island Earth). Each stop allows students and the general public alike to connect with the legacy of exploration, environmental stewardship, and aloha ‘āina that Hōkūle’a embodies.

For the latest updates on the Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail, visit hokulea.com and @hokuleacrew on Facebook and Instagram.

The seven-month voyage around the Hawaiian Islands will cover 3,000 miles, stopping at 31 ports and reaching 34 communities, before Hōkūle’a and Hikianalia resume the Moananuiākea Circumnavigation of the Pacific in March 2025.

The Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail is made possible by the support of Hawaiian Airlines and DAWSON.