CREWMEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Keala Kimura
Crew Profile: Keala Kimura
PVS Member Since 2004
HOMETOWN:
Kailua, O'ahu
PRIMARY DUTY:
Watch Captain, Fisherman, Plumber
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Rescue Swimmer, Electrician, Ship's Carpenter, Escort Captain
Keala is an instructor at Honolulu Community College Small Vessel Fabrication and Repair Program at the Marine Education Training Center, where he also spends a lot of time working in the shop on parts of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia as well as training new crewmembers. Keala see Hōkūleʻa as a rebirth of Hawaiian pride and hopes that through the Worldwide Voyage, Hōkūleʻa can touch as many young people with the values of PVS and the Hawaiian spirit of aloha.
While at sea, Keala misses surfing and a soft bed but he loves the simple life of sailing.
While at sea, Keala misses surfing and a soft bed but he loves the simple life of sailing.
Keala Kimura: Related Posts
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Hikianalia Update | Aug 26-27, 2018: Happy Birthday Keala!
Hikianalia Update by Hye Jung Kim Aug 27 Update Today is Keala’s birthday! ʻAnakala Gary Read more -
Hōkūleʻa Update | Bay of Fundy
View the dramatic tidal changes surrounding Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy. -
Worldwide Voyage | Seaport Foundation
The Hōkūleʻa crew connects with Seaport Foundation in Alexandria, an organization uplifting young adults through their apprentice program. -
Hōkūleʻa Update | May 31, 2016
En route to New York, Hōkūleʻa runs into thick fog and glassy water. -
Ask the Crew | Keala Kimura: Interesting Sea Life
Alison from Highland Ranch, Colorado asks about the fish that sustain the crew.
