Crew Profile: Kekama Helm
PVS Member Since
HOMETOWN:
Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi
PRIMARY DUTY:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORLDWIDE VOYAGE LEGS SAILED:
2017 Hawaiʻi Homecoming, 2017 Tahiti
In 1999, Kekama sailed on Hōkūleʻa to the Marquesas, which was a big deal for him coming from Molokai. He believes that the most important part of the voyage was making connections and ʻohana near and far. Through this voyage, he learned that we all have kuleana at home and there is a need for us to take care of that kuleana.
While back on land, what Kekama misses most about voyaging in the ʻohana and community - he craves the solidarity of his ʻohana waʻa.
While back on land, what Kekama misses most about voyaging in the ʻohana and community - he craves the solidarity of his ʻohana waʻa.
Kekama Helm: Related Posts
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Hōkūleʻa Nav Report | May 22, 2017: Haunani Kane
Haunani and Kekama with our navigation update from Hōkūleʻa, Leg 31 this evening. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | April 4, 2017: Nuku Hiva
Hōkūleʻa crewmember, Kekama Helm with a brief update from Nuku Hiva -
Crew Blog | Kekama Helm: Fruits of Labor
Crewmember Kekama Helm describes the generosity he and the rest of the crew encountered in the small community on Pitcairn Island.
