CREWMEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Jason Patterson
Crew Profile: Jason Patterson
PVS Member Since
HOMETOWN:
Makiki, Oʻahu
PRIMARY DUTY:
Co-Captain, Navigation Team
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Documentation, Canoe Gear, Radio, Communications, Apprentice navigator, Videographer/photographer, rescue swimmer, sail maintenance and fishing
Jason became involved with PVS through Kapu Na Keiki, a group of young sailors that trained with Hōkūleʻa crewmembers. He first sailed on Hōkūleʻa to Kauaʻi in 2006. He has since been training with PVS in voyaging and the art of non-instrument navigation.
To Jason, Hōkūleʻa is “an avenue to actually physically touch and participate in my culture. A vessel both physically and metaphorically that is continually teaching me what it means to be Hawaiian, to feel Hawaiian, to realize that you are a part of something much, much larger than yourself. Before being a part of Hōkūle‘a, I felt none of that.”
Hōkūleʻa has been a life changer for Jason and he is grateful for everything she has done for the Hawaiian community and for the opportunities, both past and future, that she makes possible.
Jason would like the see the youth of Hawai‘i, especially those of Hawaiian ancestry, to become not just interested but dedicated to learning traditional non-instrument navigation. Jason hopes that the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage will bring communities together to share ancestral knowledge to fix modern problems.
When not sailing, Jason, a canoe-builder, misses the unity of his crew. When at sea, he says, his crew is his ʻohana who share the same motivation to make the goals of the voyage successful for everyone.
To Jason, Hōkūleʻa is “an avenue to actually physically touch and participate in my culture. A vessel both physically and metaphorically that is continually teaching me what it means to be Hawaiian, to feel Hawaiian, to realize that you are a part of something much, much larger than yourself. Before being a part of Hōkūle‘a, I felt none of that.”
Hōkūleʻa has been a life changer for Jason and he is grateful for everything she has done for the Hawaiian community and for the opportunities, both past and future, that she makes possible.
Jason would like the see the youth of Hawai‘i, especially those of Hawaiian ancestry, to become not just interested but dedicated to learning traditional non-instrument navigation. Jason hopes that the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage will bring communities together to share ancestral knowledge to fix modern problems.
When not sailing, Jason, a canoe-builder, misses the unity of his crew. When at sea, he says, his crew is his ʻohana who share the same motivation to make the goals of the voyage successful for everyone.
Jason Patterson: Related Posts
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Hikianalia Update | Dec 6, 2018: Most the Way Home
With Uncle Gary aboard, we sure aren’t starving! -
Moananuiākea Film | December 6, 2018 @ Doris Duke Theatre
Catch an upcoming screening of the film celebrating the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage! -
UPCOMING SHOWS | Moananuiākea: One Ocean. One Canoe. One People.
Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Oʻahu screenings of the film about the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage. -
Hikianalia and Crew Depart for Hawaiʻi
The crew has departed San Diego for the 2,200-mile voyage back to Honolulu -
WORLD PREMIERE | Moananuiākea: One Ocean. One Canoe. One People.
Join us for the world premiere for the feature-length documentary about the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage. -
Worldwide Voyage | Finding Rapa Nui
A team of training navigators overcome challenges as they search for Rapa Nui, the most isolated landmass in the world. -
Hōkūleʻa Nav Report | Feb 26, 2017: Rapa Nui Sighted!
This gorgeous sunset update is brought to you by all four of our apprentice navigators. -
Hōkūleʻa Nav Report | Feb 26, 2017: JP’s Morning Update
Amidst light winds and beautiful skies, Jason Patterson brings us our morning update. Crewmembers are Read more -
Hōkūleʻa Nav Report | Feb 24, 2017: JP’s Morning Update
This is your good morning update brought to you by Jason Patterson. -
Hōkūleʻa Nav Report | Feb 23, 2017: JP’s Morning Update
This morning's update is brought to you by Worldwide Voyage apprentice navigator Jason Patterson. -
Hōkūleʻa Nav Report | Feb 21, 2017: Jason’s Evening Update
This Tues evening update is brought to you by apprentice navigator Jason Patterson -
Hōkūleʻa Update | Navigation Basics - Part 2
Navigators Jason and Haunani explain how they track their progress relative to their reference course and calculating deviations from it. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | February 20, 2017: Jason’s Evening Update
Our Monday evening update today comes to you from apprentice navigator Jason Patterson -
Hōkūleʻa Update | February 16, 2017: Jason’s Evening Update
Apprentice navigator Jason Patterson discusses easting as Leg 18 crew continue their way south to Rapa Nui. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | Navigation Basics
Haunani, Jason and Nāʻālehu explain the basics of their navigation techniques. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | February 14, 2017: Jason’s Morning Update
Apprentice navigator Jason Patterson estimates Hōkūleʻa current position. -
Hōkūleʻa Update| February 1, 2017
Crew in the Galapagos split up for many adventures on land and underwater with iguanas, sea lions and orcas! -
Hōkūleʻa Update | May 4, 2016
Worldwide Voyage crewmembers have a whirlwind day of engagement teaching different groups about Hōkūleʻa and Mālama Honua. -
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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Hikianalia Returns to Hawaiʻi
Navigators filled with joy and relief on being back in Hawaii to continue the Worldwide Voyage at home. -
Young Navigators Aboard Hikianalia Sight Land
A New Generation of Navigators Pulls Hawai‘i from the Sea -
Hikianalia Update | June 2, 2015
Jason Patterson reports on navigation and sailing conditions on board Hikianalia en route to Hawaiʻi. -
Hikianalia Update | June 1, 2015
Jason Patterson reports on navigation and sailing conditions on board Hikianalia en route to Hawaiʻi. -
Hikianalia Update | May 4, 2015
The changing wind angles and low wind speeds have really made making forward progress towards Tahiti pretty difficult and weʻre just doing whatever we can to close that gap. -
Hikianalia Update | April 29, 2015
Jason Patterson reports from on board Hikianalia as winds return and the crew sails closer to Tahiti. -
Hikianalia Update | April 27, 2015
Jason Patterson, on board Hikianalia en route to Tahiti, reports on navigation and sailing conditions. -
Crew Profile: Saki Uchida
Hailing from Yokosuka, Japan, Saki Uchida is one of the most seasoned crewmembers having sailed from Hawai'i through French Polynesia to Samoa now onto Aotearoa. -
The Navigators and the Night Sky
inAs the sun retreats beyond the horizon, the wisdom of the navigator comes to life. -
Ask the Crew | Jason Patterson: How do you navigate the waʻa?
Kawela from Kanu O Ka Aina, 4th grade, asks what is it like Navigating the wa'a and how to stay on course through rough water.
