170617-N-WC566-0144 HONOLULU (June 17, 2017) The traditional Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe, Hōkūle‘a returns to Magic Island in Honolulu, after a 36-month tour around the world, June 17. During the worldwide tour, the Hōkūleʻa sailed more than 40,000 nautical miles using only star navigation, to spread the message of "Malama Honua” or “Caring for the Earth” to 85 ports and 26 nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Joyner)
Service members along with thousands of guests participated in the historic welcoming ceremony of the double-hulled canoe Hōkūleʻa at O'ahu's Magic Island, Hawaii, June 17.
