BREAKING NEWS: SANTA LANDS ON KAANAPALI, LOSES CANOE FULL OF TOYS
KA’ANAPALI BEACH MAUI HAWAII, Dec. 21–Santa Claus landed on Kaanapali Beach late this afternoon in a special sleigh outfitted for HAWAII (a canoe) but a heavy surf found toys tumbling into the sea. (continued below). 
Just joking. Santa went to Hula Grill on a dry run, so t speak, on the way to a secret workshop on Haleakala Crater where he assembles toys for Hawaii. His assistants are overfeeding the dolphins who will pull his sleigh over the pali (cliffs) through the warm Maui night so they will have plenty of energy to swoop from the volcano across to West Maui where hundreds of Mainland kids await and locals. Watch for big report tomorrow in this space. By the way, Maui is his favorite worldwide stop. Since it is at the end of his journey, he discards the red suit for a red trunks so he can enjoy the beach for a few days. Kids are urged not to bother him because he will be on vacation.
NEWS FROM OUR HOKULEA HEROIC VOYAGERS
A Timely update forwarded by Voices of Maui: The Polynesian Voyaging Society crew would like to thank you for following and supporting our voyage around the world. As we continue to traverse the Pacific Ocean, we want to share a glimpse of what you have helped to accomplish.
Maupiti was our last stop in French Polynesia. We travelled to nine islands, where we participated in [learning journeys](http://www.hokulea.com/punaauia/) and exchanges centered on Mālama Honua, or “Care for Our Earth.” We [visited incredible marae](http://www.hokulea.com/ceremony-taputapuatea/), learned more about our shared cultural and historical past, and carried out [port education programs](http://www.hokulea.com/global-village-papeete/) about navigation and our voyage.
Leading up to our French Polynesia sail, the success of the [Mālama Hawaiʻi leg of our journey](http://www.hokulea.com/malama-hawaii-recap/) could not have been possible without you. Your support for our voyage and our Mālama Honua activities made it possible for us to visit 33 communities, reach 175 schools, and engage 23,335 community members.
Our crewmembers arrived in Rarotonga and plan to stay there with our gracious hosts from the Cook Islands Voyaging Society until August 6th. We then sail on to two other Cook Islands: Aitutaki and Suwarrow. This is an expression of gratitude to local leadership for their creation of the [Northern Cooks Marine Park](http://www.bigoceanmanagers.org/MemberSites), which is one of the largest Marine Protected Areas in the world. Only 3% of the ocean is currently protected in this way. Emerging [island leadership and science](http://www.hokulea.com/health-oceans/) for our oceans can help not only the Pacific region, but all of Island Earth.
[Honoring our _kumu_,](http://www..com/te-fenua-o-fare-hape/) our teachers, is core to seeking out examples of Mālama Honua at home and throughout the world. You are helping us to honor all who have laid the foundation for these values, and taught us how to navigate our journey both at sea and in life.
For the latest updates about departures and arrivals at all ports of the voyage, you can follow us via social media! Visit our [hokulea.com](http://hokulea.com) homepage and click on the FaceBook, Instagram, or Twitter icons next to our Donate icon.
Mahalo once again for all that you to support the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines.
Pōmaikaʻi (good fortune) Hokule’a on worldwide voyage CLICK TITLE FOR IMAGES
As visitors bask on Kaanapali, the wayfarers of 2014 began their epic, 36 voyage around the world to educate the planet on sustainability and Hawaiian vales. The courageous voyagers will face searing heat, balmy days, and ferocious storms. Maui saluted the crew (shown here) on Maui last year and this at Maalaea, Honolua. Bay and Lahaina.Eighth Grade Sacred Hearts Teacher Mary Anna Enriquez, pictured here, gave up her coveted spot on the canoe so another could travel. Many Maui voyagers are on the canoe for its first leg. . The Joys of Kaanapali blogger salutes you and will follow you and your Polynesian Voyaging Society ohana as you head toward Tahiti and beyond.
The epic around the world journey of the Voyaging Canoe Hokelea actually begins today, first stop Tahiti.
BON VOYAGE HOKULE’A WAYFARERS Leaving Lahaina for worldwide tour to teach Hawaiian values
JOYS of KAANAPALI 