CREWMEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Brad Wong
Brad on the hoe uli.
Crew Profile: Brad Wong
PVS Member Since
HOMETOWN:
Kailua, O'ahu
PRIMARY DUTY:
Navigation Team
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Science, Canoe Supplies, Sail apprentice
Brad is the Papahānaumokuākea Specialist for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. He first sailed on Hōkūleʻa in 2010 and to him, Hōkūleʻa represents an amazing history of ocean explorers in the Pacific. He hopes that through the Worldwide Voyage, we all come to understand the need to mālama our environment. He hopes that Hōkūleʻa crew can bring back stories and lessons learned from other island nations and indigenous cultures to better ourselves for a sustainable future here in Hawai'i.
Brad says that there is no better feeling than being at sea, and although his everyday life and work keeps him near the ocean, he still misses the relaxing feeling of being on the water and the many faces the ocean gives you.
Brad says that there is no better feeling than being at sea, and although his everyday life and work keeps him near the ocean, he still misses the relaxing feeling of being on the water and the many faces the ocean gives you.
Brad Wong: Related Posts
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Hikianalia Crew Blog: Lonoikamakahiki!
Our friendly bird visitors have been especially welcoming and a continuing reminder of our cultural and spiritual roots -
Hōkūleʻa Update | Christmas Day 2016
Hōkūleʻa crew and the rest of the Polynesian Voyaging Society send warm wishes from our canoe to yours. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | December 19-24, 2016
Various members of Leg 26 crew document leaving Key West, Florida, and sailing into the open ocean the week before Christmas. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | December 17, 2016
Hōkūleʻa crew prepare for Leg 26 departure to Panama, and visit National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices with Nā Kelamoku in Miami. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | March 4, 2016 PM
Crewmember Kawika Crivello reflects on outreach and engagement in St. John, USVI. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | February 28, 2016 - St. John Arrival
At 11am local time, Hōkūleʻa arrives in St. John, US Virgin Islands. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | February 24, 2016
Hōkūleʻa passes the glowing lights of Barbados en route to St. John. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | February 23, 2016
Music and stories echo on the deck of Hōkūleʻa as the Caribbean approaches. -
Hikianalia Update | May 1, 2015
Brad Wong reports on sailing conditions as Hikianalia approaches French Polynesia. -
Hikianalia Update | April 18, 2015
Brad Wong updates navigational and sailing conditions on board Hikianalia. -
Hikianalia Update | April 15, 2015
Brad Wong updates navigational and sailing conditions on board Hikianalia. -
Hangout | Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, 5th Grade
Through Google Hangouts, Hikianalia crewmembers Brad Wong and Ryan Hanohano talks to the 5th grade class at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama about their journey from Apia, Samoa to Olohega (Swains Island). -
Blog | Mel Chang: Jolene's Sunglasses: Live From the Deck of the Hikianalia
inThis bright September morning felt like the right time to kanikapila (play music) for the crew and Doug and his family. -
Ask the Crew | Brad Wong: How did you prepare for cultural protocol?
Kaʻena, from Kamehameha Elementary, Maui Campus, wants to know more about protocol and cultural preparation for crewmembers. -
Ask the Crew | Brad Wong: How do you show aloha on the waʻa?
Malama Honua Public Charter School teacher and students ask Brad Wong how crewmembers show aloha and mālama on the canoe.
