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A team of training navigators overcome challenges as they search for Rapa Nui, the most isolated landmass in the world.

Exactly ten years ago, on March 17th, 2007, Pius Mau Piailug held a ceremony to initiate 16 of his students as Pwo - Master Navigators - perpetuating the ancient art of wayfinding.

Crewmember Austin Kino reflects on visiting the Moai of Rapa Nui and of carrying cultural treasures forward.

EIGHTEEN YEARS AGO Hokule’a first visited Rapa Nui on a historic voyage that closed the Polynesian triangle for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Here is the report filed by crewmember/documenter Sam Low.

Hōkūleʻa departed yesterday from Rapa Nui as they continue on their Malama Honua voyage and head to Pitcairn.

Hōkūleʻa, the mother of modern day Polynesian voyaging, continues to broaden her extended family.

Crewmembers were greeted Saturday at historic Anakena Beach with food, celebration, and cultural exchange.

Check out our photos of the Rapa Nui arrival