CREWMEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Duane DeSoto
Crew Profile: Duane DeSoto
PVS Member Since
HOMETOWN:
Makaha, O'ahu
PRIMARY DUTY:
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORLDWIDE VOYAGE LEGS SAILED:
2017 Tahiti, 2017 Panama, Leg 11: Aurere to Brisbane, Leg 19: Florida to Virginia, 2015 Hikianalia: Hawaiʻi & NW Hawaiian Islands
A waterman with a passion for education, Duane is the Founder and CEO of Nā Kama Kai, a non-profit that conducts ocean-based programs for keiki (kids). Duane first sailed on Hōkūleʻa in 2012 and to him, Hōkūleʻa represents the hope and commitment of an island people to return to a sense of balance and sustainability through journey, education and fellowship. He hopes the Worldwide Voyage will nurture a dialog around the world about Mālama Honua. He hopes to contribute to that very dialog with his 7 keiki at his dinner table. While sailing, he will miss his family and hiw work at Nā Kama Kai but he is excited to teach keiki around the world about Mālama Honua.
Duane DeSoto: Related Posts
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Crew Blog | Duane DeSoto: Sailing in the Now
Crewmember Duane DeSoto takes the time and lack of distractions while sailing to reflect on life and family. -
Crew Blog | Duane Desoto: Carry on the Tradition of Hoʻokele
Crewmember Duane DeSoto feels privileged to be sailing on Hōkūleʻa alongside veteran sailors and with the support of his ʻohana back home. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | March 12, 2017
Crewmember Duane DeSoto describes the first few days out at sea for Leg 29 as they gain distance from Rapa Nui and are surrounded by blue on their way to Pitcairn. -
Tribal Warrior
Hōkūleʻa sailed into the iconic Sydney Harbor and was welcomed to the country by the traditional owners of these lands. Crewmembers were eager to learn more about these people and spent some time with the Tribal Warrior group in Redfern. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | May 23, 2015
Hōkūleʻa departs Sydney en route for Brisbane. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | May 17, 2015
Crewmembers send their aloha as Hōkūleʻa leaves Coffs Harbor for Sydney.
