Hōkūle‘a — a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe — is circumnavigating the entire Pacific Ocean. And it’s visiting Seattle from Aug. 26-30. Canoe believe it?
The voyage
In 1975, a voyaging canoe made in the Hawaiian Islands set sail, making it the first of its kind in 600 years. To celebrate that voyage’s upcoming 50th anniversary, Hōkūle‘a has embarked on a 47-month journey across 43,000 nautical miles.
The visit
Hōkūleʻa is expected to dock at Pier 62 in Elliot Bay on Saturday, Aug. 26, and you can join the Suquamish + Muckleshoot Indian tribes for a welcome ceremony around 10:30 a.m. Pro tip: Times are subject to change. Check the Polynesian Voyaging Society for updates.
In the following days, there will be more public events like canoe tours and educational activities. Plus a chance to meet the crew at Patagonia Seattle on Sunday, Aug. 27. RVSP online.
