Hikianalia heading northwest to voyage Niihau, Nihoa - KHON2
The voyaging canoe Hikianalia just returned to Hawai’i from Tahiti less than two weeks ago, and now, she’s about to set sail again at eight o’clock this morning…. Apprentice Navigator Kaleo Wong consulting with his mentor Captain Bruce Blankenfeld, as they sailed to New Zealand last year. One of many voyages Kaleo has crewed in the last 17 years. Among his crew, friend and fellow experienced voyager who has captained Hokule’a, Russell Amimoto. This voyage though is different for Russell. This is Ekolu Lindsey’s first voyage, he too has excitement and fear, but joins the others in wanting to make a difference, finding solutions. Captain Kaleo Wong hopes to reach Nihoa Wednesday, and be back at Sand Island in about eight days. Source: khon2.com
