Our Story
Embedded in the legacy of Hōkūle‘a is a 2000-year-old relationship with the islands and the sea. This story, once on the brink of extinction, embodies survival, rediscovery, and the restoration of pride among the Polynesian people. Hōkūle‘a was born from a dream to revive the spirit of exploration and ingenuity that brought the first Polynesians to Hawai‘i. Since her launch in the 1970s, Hōkūle‘a has united people from diverse backgrounds, symbolizing a shared commitment to protect cherished values and places.