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Hōkūleʻa greeted by fanfare upon arriving on Kauaʻi for first stop of Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail

100-plus people, including original crew member John Kruse of Kauaʻi, lined Hanalei Pier to welcome the legendary double-hulled voyaging canoe and its crew Saturday morning. The vessel is expected to reach the Big Island on its journey toward the end of October.

Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail to stop at 31 ports, reach 34 communities throughout islands

The purpose of the sail, which will cover 3,000 miles throughout the state, is for training and to connect with communities, especially students and their families.