Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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UPDATE: Hōkūleʻa appearance at Canoe Festival suspended, unfavorable weather forecast

Kualoa – Hōkūleʻa’s visit to the 10th Annual Kualoa/Hakipuʻu Canoe Festival has been suspended.



The master navigators of the beloved vessel determined the current weather forecast does not indicate safe marine conditions for the vessel to journey and remain at Kualoa Regional Park for the festival on March 9.



According to the National Weather Service, a strong system of high pressure north of the state is expected to deliver increased trade wind speeds this weekend, with additional ocean swells forecast to create choppy marine conditions.



The remainder of the activities and demonstrations being offered at the Canoe Festival are scheduled to continue, and the event will have plenty of immersive Hawaiian activities to enjoy. Those include demonstrations aboard the educational voyaging canoe Kanehunamoku, showcases from master canoe builders/paddle makers Bobby Puakea and Nakoa Prejean, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, educational booths, and activities.



The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend, with the opening ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. and the festival scheduled to finish at 3 p.m.

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