Tag: Polynesian Voyaging Society
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Time For A Change
So far, this blog has chronicled my “Wailing Peacocks” project, which involved a Kickstarter campaign, traveling to Hawaii and writing about the revival of ancient Polynesian voyaging and its role in navigating climate change. Now, this blog will tell of my second Kickstarter venture, which involves a trip to Quito, Ecuador to write about an…
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The Baddest Bro Ever
Five years ago, I spent summer in Hawaii. Here’s a look back … On a misty evening in July 2006, Lisa and I spread out a blanket on the lawn at Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, waiting for the Beach Boys to take the stage to perform a benefit concert for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Everything…
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Honolulu, Here I Come
My Kickstarter funding campaign has come to an end, with 23 generous souls donating $1,236. That’s really unbelievable and I’m so thankful. I won’t let you down! That makes you people patrons of the arts! (or something like that). My trip to Hawaii is tentatively planned for early August, but I’m still finalizing details with the Polynesian…
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Loss To The PVS ‘Ohana
The Polynesian Voyaging Society lost a special member of its family March 8 with the death of Herb Kawainui Kāne. A Hawaiian artist, historian and cofounder of PVS, Kāne, 82, passed away on the 36th anniversary of Hokule’a’s maiden launch. He helped design this voyaging canoe and served as its first captain. Kāne helped usher…
Sena Christian 