Do you know the winds which grace your wahi? Join us as we voice the names and characteristics of the winds of Kekaha, North Kona, and learn how the youth of Nā Peʻa utilize these winds in their practice of holo waʻa (sailing).
On Friday, August 28, starting at 9:30am, join us for our next Aloha Friday Live as we collaborate with the kumu and youth of Nā Peʻa, an ʻōpelu sailing canoe program which calls Kīholo its home.
Nā Pe'a is a youth program sponsored by the Nakoa Foundation that seeks to instill the fundamentals of sound leadership and effective stewardship of land and marine resources by perpetuating the traditions and practices of the traditional Hawaiian Sailing Canoe.
Pre-registration is required for this webinar. Please click below to register on Zoom. The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live.
NĀ PEʻA AT KĪHOLO
Nā Peʻa crew members learn the cultural significance of the traditional Hawaiian canoe along with its connection to the Native Hawaiian Forest. Crew members also learn the mechanics of rigging a canoe and the skills to sail a canoe on the open ocean. Emphasis is placed on student crew members running the canoe completely by themselves.
Single hull, single outrigger, Opelu fishing canoes with "Crab Claw Sails" are used in our program. These canoes require a heightened level of attention and crew cooperation to operate effectively. The canoe hulls are made of fiberglass that have been molded off of 1800ʻs vintage koa canoe. Their weight and performance are like the original koa canoes. The ʻiako and ama of the outrigger along with the mast and spars are made out of traditional Hawaiian woods.
Program activities are held on weekends over a 4 month period and consist of Day Sails where crew members practice sailing, steering, and canoe balance techniques, and culminate in a week-long coastal voyage. Overnight coastal voyages allow crew members to develop sail plans, supply lists and emergency response plans unique to the specific voyage.
In addition crew members conduct research on the places we visit so we better understand the history and moʻoleo (accounts) of these wahi pana (storied places).
The target group for entry-level crew members is Middle School students living in the Kona District. The program is offered at no expense to student crew members.
PHOTO: Dayva Keolanui
This event is free. You just need a mobile device or computer and an internet connection. We’ll go live on Friday morning a little before 9:30am.
Registration is required for Zoom or you can stream live on Facebook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Camping at the Kīholo State Park Reserve will be closed starting September 24, 2021 until further notice due to COVID-19 guidelines set by the State and/or County.