While the distance of 140 miles isn’t mighty when compared to some of the voyages the Polynesians are known to have made, it ...

One of the oldest forms of wave-riding was done in boats. The ancient Polynesians were big into riding canoes on waves, and ...

For a unique spot to visit on your trip to Oahu, head to this sacred temple site that offers breathtaking nature views along ...

Under the leadership of Grandmaster Navigator Sesario Sewralur (son of Mau Piailug), they will be using traditional ...

From Kohala to Kahului, crossing the Alanuihāhā channel, the 36th Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association has commenced their ...

This is the first time Taputapuātea was the first stop for Hōkūleʻa on a voyage to French Polynesia. Both Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia last visited the sacred site in 2022. The visit reaffirms deep ...

Japanese researchers turned to “experimental archaeology” to study how ancient humans navigated powerful ocean currents and migrated offshore.

Experiments and simulations show Paleolithic paddlers could outwit the powerful Kuroshio Current by launching dugout canoes ...

This Hawaiian Artist Weaves Contemporary Style With Ancient Tradition Fiber artist Marques Hanalei Marzan carries on the artistic customs of his ancestors Fiber-weaving expert Marques Hanalei Marzan.

A resurgence of Hawaiian pride and identity starting in the late 1960s and 1970s set off a cultural renaissance. Artist Herb Kane began painting ancient canoes based on drawings from European ...