The fourth annual Kualoa/Hakipuu Canoe Festival, which spotlights historic and ancient traditions of canoeing dating back to the Polynesian voyaging era, is set for Sat., March 9 in Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu’s windward side, edging Kaneohe Bay.
This year’s free fest, which will get under way at 10 a.m. and wrap up at 3 p.m., showcases master canoe builder and canoe paddle-maker Bobby Puakea as he demonstrates various skills. Other highlights: a shoreline display of a variety of sailing vessels and education booths.
In addition, rides will be offered to the public on a sailing canoe and a double-hull canoe. Note: on-site registration is required to ride on canoes.)
Among the organizations attending: the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Hawaii Sailing Canoe Association, and Hui Malama O Ke Kai. The educational voyaging canoe, Kanehunamoku, and charter schools Halau Ku Mana and Hakipuu Learning Center, will host educational booths to share their knowledge of voyaging through various hands-on activities.
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