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< 2017 Galapagos Islands 2017 Tahiti >

2017 Rapa Nui

Having departed the Galapagos Islands, crewmembers aboard Hōkūleʻa are on their way to Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, a journey that’s expected to take about two and a half weeks.

“Heading to Rapa Nui, Hokulea carries the invaluable lessons of global sustainability that were learned and shared at other UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Galapagos Islands,” said Nainoa Thompson, president of Polynesian Voyaging Society. “In addition to being a recognized global resource by organizations such as UNESCO, Rapa Nui signifies a major cultural return for Polynesian navigation and our Worldwide Voyage as we re-enter the Polynesian triangle, the birthplace of our wayfinding heritage.”

Hōkūleʻa is expected to port in Rapa Nui around February 28, weather permitting. The crew will stay on the island for approximately a week before sailing on to French Polynesia.

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Crewmember Roster

Hōkūle‘a

Archie Kalepa

Archie Kalepa

Rescue Swimmer

PVS Member since 19921001

Keahi Omai

Keahi Omai

Watch Captain

PVS Member since 19891014

Tamiko Fernelius

Tamiko Fernelius

Navigator

PVS Member since 20091001

Lehua Kamalu

Lehua Kamalu

Apprentice Navigator

PVS Member since 20091201

Noe Kamalu

Noe Kamalu

Educational Specialist

PVS Member since 2009

Nāʻālehu Anthony

Nāʻālehu Anthony

Media Specialist

PVS Member since 19951031

Haunani Kane

Haunani Kane

Lead Navigator

Russell Amimoto

Russell Amimoto

Rex Lokeni

Rex Lokeni

Watch Captain

Jason Patterson

Jason Patterson

Co-Captain, Navigation Team

Billy Richards

Billy Richards

PVS Member since 19751009

Max Yarawamai

Max Yarawamai

PVS Member since 19951019

Dr. Dickran Boranian

Dr. Dickran Boranian

Medical Officer

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  • Worldwide Voyage | Finding Rapa Nui

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  • Hōkūleʻa Moʻolelo: Rapa Nui Raised from the Sea

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    EIGHTEEN YEARS AGO Hokule’a first visited Rapa Nui on a historic voyage that closed the Polynesian triangle for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Here is the report filed by crewmember/documenter Sam Low.
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