CREWMEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Bruce Black
Crew Profile: Bruce Black
PVS Member Since
HOMETOWN:
Honolulu, O'ahu
PRIMARY DUTY:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORLDWIDE VOYAGE LEGS SAILED:
Leg 11: Aurere to Brisbane, 2016 Brazil
Bruce is an elementary school teacher and an ocean enthusiast. Aboard the canoe, he serves as an Education Specialist. He has been involved with PVS often volunteering with the education 'ohana since 2009 and his family has supported PVS since its inception. He looks forward to educating future generations about the amazing Polynesian voyagers' knowledge and respect for the ocean. He believes that we can learn a lot from the wisdom of Polynesians and their stewardship and perpetuation of cultural values as we face new challenges to mālama honua.
Bruce Black: Related Posts
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Hōkūleʻa Update | January 22, 2016
Hōkūleʻa continues on her voyage to Brazil. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 21, 2016
A special day on board Hōkūleʻa. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 20, 2016
Hōkūleʻa continues on her voyage to Brazil. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 17, 2016
Hōkūleʻa approaches Ascension Island. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 16, 2016
Challenging weather conditions test the skills of navigator Kaleo Wong to find the remote island of Ascension. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 14, 2016
Since departing St. Helena, Hōkūleʻa has sailed halfway across the South Atlantic. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | Exploring St. Helena
The Hōkūleʻa crew spends a few days exploring the remote island of St. Helena. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 5, 2016
Last night was cloud-filled with no moon or star to steer by. Instead, we followed Read more -
Hōkūleʻa Update | January 1, 2016
Mahalo Hōkūleʻa for 40 years of aloha, we all look forward to a happy new year sailing with you carrying the pride of Hawaii and the Hawaiian people around the world. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | December 30, 2015
Last night, a cold fog rolled in on us, the wind slowly died to 3-4 mph, and the ocean turned silver gray - it was like sailing in a cloud. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | December 29, 2015
Day 4 (December 27) was a good sailing day for both Hōkūleʻa and Gershon II. We are averaging about 7 knots on 15-20 mph SSE winds and small seas of 4 feet, with clear skies all day. It was a great day to fine-tune our steering skills. -
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Hōkūleʻa Update | Visit to Table Mountain
Leg 16 crewmembers visit one of Cape Town's most famous landmarks: Table Mountain. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | May 27, 2015
Crewmember Bruce Black gives an update as Hōkūleʻa moves towards the Cleveland area of Australia.
