On calm waters under blue skies, Capt. Russell Amimoto’s crew of 12 brought the canoe in to a waiting crowd of family, friends and old salts at Sand Island.
One of the saltier ones on hand was Nainoa Thompson, president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. He said that storms and overcast skies had been a big problem for the 12-day, 1,400-mile return leg of the voyage, but Amimoto and navigator Bruce Blankenfeld showed great skill and leadership in bringing the canoe home from Palmyra. The vessel had departed O’ahu for Palmyra on March 10 with a different crew, which flew back ahead of Hokule’a.
With the return crew, Thompson said… Details and Pictures
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