Hokulea

Yesterday, Coconut Island had the honor of hosting the Hokulea; a traditional polynesian boat that was built to follow the footsteps of the original settlers to Hawaii.  They set out to prove that people could travel from as far away as New Zealand to Hawaii on a hand-built catamaran.  It was so exciting to see her.  The crew sang a wonderful chant too when then docked here. Very cool.  Soon they are setting off to do a trip around the world that will take three and a half years.  I want to go! They navigate by the stars and do research along the way.

Here I am trying out the oar that steers the boat.  It was very sunny.... 

This was an accidental candid picture that I ended up kinda liking. I was thrilled to be on the boat. Not may people get to do that.