The traditional hālau wa’a was a longhouse, a covered structure near the shoreline dedicated to all matters related to canoes, and whose linear measure could provide ample shelter for vessels of sizeable length.
Daily Life on the Hōkūle’a
Did you know that Hōkūleʻa has a place to sleep, a kitchen to cook food, and a bathroom on board? The crew members on Hōkūleʻa have to take care of these places to keep them clean and working well while they’re out at sea. In this video, you can see how the crew members eat, sleep and use the bathroom while they’re on the ocean adventure!
Learning Activities
Video / Grades All
Video / Grades All
Digital Activity / Grades PreK – 3
Hands-on Activity / Grades PreK – 3