For journal entries, photos, and maps of the voyage, see the 2007 Weblog: One Ocean, One People: Voyage to Micronesia and Japan.

Google Map of the 2007 voyage, courtesy of Michael Shintani.

Voyaging, a microcosm for living. We voyage in the wake of our ancestors. When we sail we are surrounded by an immense ocean. To survive, we must learn to malama, to care for, each other and our canoe.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society has explored the Pacific Ocean, visiting the islands of Polynesia as well as the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. In 2007, our voyaging canoe Hokule‘a will visit the western Pacific island nations of Micronesia and Japan. The 2007 voyage honors our historical ties to Micronesia and Japan and thanks each for their contributions to Hawai‘i. In addition, we expand our vision of global kinship, perpetuate our cultural heritage, encourage stewardship, and reach thousands of school children through educational programs. Our mission is to create a better world for our children. Just as on a canoe with limited space and resources sailing the vast ocean, so are we on this island earth. In the midst of this vast universe, we must learn to live well and with respect and caring for ourselves, each other, and our cultural and natural environment. Here are the Sail Plans. A Japanese Language Version of the PVS 2007 Voyages Weblog is available at aloha-street.com.

Sponsors of the 2007 Voyages

Major Sponsors

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)
Hawai‘i Tourism Japan (HTJ)
Japan Airlines
Continental Airline and Air Micronesia
Matson Navigation Company
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line (Shipping)
Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Marine Engines)
First Hawaiian Bank
Island Insurance Companies
Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust

Sponsors

AIG Hawaii
Bank of Hawai‘i
Boatswain’s Locker
Central Pacific Bank
Chemi-Pure Termite and Pest Control
Hawai‘i Medical Services Association (HMSA)
Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI)
Industrial Electronics
Mariana Express Lines Limited (MELL)
Nyctea Foundation
Cole Family Foundation
Dowling Community Foundation
Poseiden Properties

Community Partners

Consul General of Japan
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i
Japan-America Society of Hawai‘i
Kenjin Kai: Okinawa, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Ehime, Kanagawa
United Japanese Society of Hawai‘i
Malama Hawai‘i
Hundreds of volunteers of all ages, from the community and schools, who have donated their time and resources to care for and prepare Hokule‘a and Alingano Maisu for this voyage.

Education Partners

'Aha Punana Leo (Language Nest)
Alu Like
Cox Radio
East-West Center Asia Pacific Leadership Program
Hawai‘i Department of Education
Honolulu Advertiser
Honolulu Community College / Marine Education Training Center (METC)
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
‘Imiloa, Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i
Ka Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikolani (College of Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai'i, Hilo)
Kapi‘olani Community College (website hosting/management and weblog management)
Kamehameha Schools
KGMB9
Nawahiokalani'opu'u School (Kea'au, Hawai'i)
Makai Magazine
Myron B. Thompson Academy
The Nature Conservancy in Hawai‘i
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL)
Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST)

Health Partners

Aloha Medical Mission
Oceania Community Health
Pacific Basin Medical Association
Pacific Islands Primary Care Association 
Papa Ola Lokahi
UH John A Burns School of Medicine, Dept. of Family Medicine
UH John A Burns School of Medicne, Dept. of Native Hawaiian Health

Voyaging Partners

Polynesian Voyaging Society – Hokule‘a and Hawai‘i Loa (O‘ahu)
Na Kalai Wa‘a Moku o Hawai‘i – Makali‘i and Maisu (Kawaihae, Hawai‘i Island)
Na Kalai Wa‘a o Kaua‘i – Na Mahoe (Kaua‘i)
Hui o Wa‘a Kaulua – Mo‘o Kiha (Maui)
‘Aha Punana Leo – Hokualaka‘i (Hilo)
Friends of Hokule‘a and Hawai‘i Loa (O‘ahu)