"Hokulea is a living, cultural treasure and it is our responsibility to make sure we malama her with the care she needs at this time," said Nainoa Thompson, president of Polynesian Voyaging Society. "We will be leaving Kawaihae tomorrow with a promise that we're going to heal Hokulea and she will be returning as soon as possible to the children and communities of Moku O Keawe ," Thompson said.