Archives: History and Traditions

Voyaging (1975-2000): Past voyages sponsored by the Polynesian Voyaging Society, from the first triumphant voyage of Hokule'a to Tahiti in 1976, to the amazing voyage to Rapa Nui in 1999. Canoe Building : The building of the voyaging canoes Hokule'a (1973-1975) and Hawai'iloa (1990-1993); the ancient art of canoe-building.
Wayfinding (Non-instrument Navigation): The art of wayfinding as it was practiced by ancient Tahitians and Hawaiians, as well as how it is practiced today during its modern revival. Life on a Canoe: What it's like to live for a month on board a replica of an ancient voyaging canoe.
Polynesian Migrations: How Polynesia was settled; Map of Polynesia. Hawaiian Proverbs and Polynesian Traditions of Voyaging: Proverbs related to voyaging, with illustrations by Melanie Lessett and Helene Iverson; stories of legendary Hawaiian and Polynesian voyagers.

1976: Tahiti

1980: Tahiti

1985-87: Aotearoa (New Zealand)

1992: Rarotonga

1995: Marquesas

1995: West Coast, British Columbia, & Alaska

1999-2000: Rapanui

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