Hokule`a crew hopes for break in weather
Hokule`a crew hopes for break in weather
Star-Bulletin Staff
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The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hoku le'a was waiting until at least this afternoon to set out on their 1,200-mile journey through the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
The wind has not been favorable, according to a spokeswoman for the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
The canoe and its crew of 12 have been waiting in Hana lei Bay in Kauai since Friday to leave.
Navigator and sailmaster Bruce Blankenfeld said by phone yesterday that the crew has been closely monitoring the weather and that two cold fronts have thwarted their departure."
Star-Bulletin Staff
citydesk@starbulletin.com
The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hoku le'a was waiting until at least this afternoon to set out on their 1,200-mile journey through the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
The wind has not been favorable, according to a spokeswoman for the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
The canoe and its crew of 12 have been waiting in Hana lei Bay in Kauai since Friday to leave.
Navigator and sailmaster Bruce Blankenfeld said by phone yesterday that the crew has been closely monitoring the weather and that two cold fronts have thwarted their departure."
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