Malama Honua: Hokule'a -- A Voyage of Hope

From the launch in Hawai'i in May 2014, around the world 60,000 miles, to 23 different countries, this beautiful hardcover book chronicles Hokule'a's epic mission to raise awareness of and nurture worldwide sustainability. Interwoven with descriptions of Hokule'a's experiences in port are the voices of the master navigators and crew members, who guide the ship along the ocean's trackless path using only stars, birds, wind, and seas -- non-instrumental wayfinding techniques-- and the local pioneers -- scientists, teachers, and children touched by Hokule'a' -- who work tirelessly to weather the many environmental challenges in our modern lives. This is a story about our need to draw together into one global community. By respecting one another and nature's delicate and intricate systems, this book captures the many ways indigenous cultures are committed to living in ecological balance.

Author: Jennifer Allen
Publisher: Patagonia
Published: 10/03/2017
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.20w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781938340697

About the Author
Allen, Jennifer: - Jennifer Allen, the author of two previously published books, has been a journalist for over twenty years. Her reporting has appeared in various publications including Rolling Stone, The New Republic and The New York Times Magazine. She has also been an on-air reporter for the NFL Network and NFL Films. Jennifer feels deeply honored and humbled to witness and document the Worldwide Voyage of H'k'le'a.Bilderback, John: - John Bilderback was a SURFER Magazine senior staff photographer for twenty years on the North Shore of O'ahu, and has dozens of covers and hundreds of magazine page credits to his name. When H'k'le'a came to Hale'iwa in 2013, he became deeply captivated by M'lama Honua and the mission ultimately drew him in, and he became a crew member. He also participates on the board of directors for the North Shore Community Land Trust.Society, Polynesian Voyaging: - "Founded in 1973 on a legacy of Pacific Ocean exploration, the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) seeks to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration. We use experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments. PVS has taught thousands of people through its education, training, research, voyaging and communication programs. The organization teaches in multiple forms of classrooms while seeking innovative methods of outreach to today's and tomorrow's children. Currently, a large part of PVS- mission-focused activities are centered around the organization's voyaging canoes, H'k'le'a and Hikianalia, and the M'lama Honua Worldwide Voyage. The canoes serve as models of island sustainability, and their crews seek to share - Island Wisdom, Ocean Connections, Global Lessons- both in Hawai'i and around Island Earth."
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