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The Polynesian voyaging canoes Hokule‘a and Hikianalia are back in Hawaiian waters after a voyage down Kealaikahiki to Tahiti and back.
The crew sighted Hawaii Island’s Mauna Loa at approximately 4 a.m. this morning, according to the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
The canoes are now headed to Keauhou in West Hawaii, where they will dock to clear customs this evening at approximately 8 p.m.
Depending on ocean conditions, the canoes will depart for Oahu on Thursday and arrive at METC at Sand Island sometime later that day.
To follow the return leg of the Kealaikahiki Voyage, please visit the voyaging dashboard at waahonua.com.