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At this writing, Hikianalia’s navigation team estimates that we are approximately at the halfway point between Tahiti and Hawaiʻi.

Hōkūleʻa has entered the Doldrums, where they are encountering low and variable winds and rain squalls, plus one fish for dinner!

Apprentice navigator describes crossing into the northern hemisphere and using Kūmau (the North Star) to guide Hōkūleʻa home.

Hōkūle‘a crosses the border and the crew performs a ceremony with 'awa and dropped pohaku into the ocean to recognize the crossing.

Apprentice Navigator Kekaimalu Lee describes the challenges of navigating so far on this leg, and how advice from his mentors have helped him persevere.

We approach the equator on our voyage home, and I have had a chance to reflect back on our mission, the different cultures, and countries I have had the opportunity to see.

Kaʻiulani Murphy with our day 10 navigation report as they enter the Northern Hemisphere and roughly 300 NM from the halfway point home to Hawaiʻi.