Hōkūleʻa docked in Hanalei leaves for Nāwiliwili harbor today

Due to the tropical cyclone that has formed to the east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, Hōkūleʻa and crew will depart Hanalei today, a day ahead of schedule, for Nāwiliwili.

According to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the Hawaiian Islands could be impacted by heavy rain and wind starting on Saturday. Based on this information, the Polynesian Voyaging Society leadership decided it would be safest for the canoe to be docked at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor ahead of these weather conditions.

Hōkūleʻa departed Hanalei at approximately 3 p.m. and is expected to arrive at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor at 8 a.m. Friday.

The current schedule for public canoe tours is listed below but may be postponed/canceled due to weather. The public is encouraged to check the @hokuleacrew Instagram and Facebook or hokulea.com for the latest updates.

Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours at Nāwiliwili Harbor will be held at the following times:

Aug. 24: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 25: 10 a.m. to noon; 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 26-29: 4-7 p.m.

For the latest updates on the Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail, visit hokulea.com and @hokuleacrew on Facebook and Instagram.  The seven-month voyage around the Hawaiian Islands will cover 3,000 miles, stopping at 31 ports and reaching 34 communities, before Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia resume the Moananuiākea Circumnavigation of the Pacific in March 2025.