Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 9, 1 Kepakemapa 2001 — HANANA KŪIKAWĀ [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HANANA KŪIKAWĀ

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'Ho'oilina Mau' a day of discovery, celebration, Sept. 16

By Manu Boyd Wayfinding - the traditional Hawaiian science of navigation - has again eome full circle. In 1976, after dozens of generations of dormancy, the maiden voyage of the Polynesian voyaging eanoe Hōkūle'a to Tahiti reclaimed a part of our heritage. And over

the past quarter century, celestial navigation has evolved to an art form, honed by such master teachers as Wright Bowman Sr„ Wally Froiseth, Kawika Kapahulehua, Will Kyselka and Mau Piailug. Eaeh of these mentors, noted for eanoe building, paddling, navigating and astronomy, will be honored Sept. 16 at "Ho'oilina Mau - Enduring Legacy," a day of family fun

and learning at Kō 'Olina Resort and Marina on O'ahu. Among the day's highlights will be presentations by navigators Nāinoa Thompson, Bruce Blankenfeldt and Chad Baybayan. Thompson. a household name in Hawai'i, also serves as this year's Ambassador of Aloha for Aloha Festivals, whose statewide theme is "Ho'ohanohano i nā

Holokai" (Honor the Voyagers). The Polynesian Voyaging Sōciety (PVS), also celebrating 25 years, joins as event co-spon-sor the James and Abigail Campbell Foundation, Kō 'Olina Resort and Marina; and the Hawai'i Tourism Authority. "What we want people to take away from the Ho'oilina Mau event is our aloha and appreciation from the society for all the support we've received over the

years, and an appreciation of the educational and community building endeavors that voyaging has brought to the community," explained Elisa Yadao, PVS executive director. "Up ahead, PVS is planning a voyage to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. Another brand-new initiative is The Oeean Learning Academy, a two year charter school program for high school students in eonjunction with the Department of Education and the University of Hawai'i," she added. "Ho'oilina Mau" is free to the public, and will also feature fine entertainment, 'ono food, exhibits, crafts and keiki activities from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Tour the Hōkūle'a, Hawai'iloa and other voyaging canoes, and listen to the fascinating tales of modern day voyagers who have made break-through discoveries previously known only to the ancients. Call the Polynesian Voyaging Society for additional information on its programs at 536-8405. ■

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Hōkūle'a plies the vast oeean. PVS photo