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Hikianalia: Sea Trials in Auckland (October 2012)

Hikianalia Crew Answers Questions from Students

Questions from the 4th & 5th graders at Cathedral Catholic Academy 1. “How many trees did it take to build Hikianalia?” Hikianalia’s hull’s are made mostly out of ... Read more

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Questions from ‘Iolani School 7th grade World Geography Class

  Answers to Questions by crew member Chris Baird: 1. Do you get to swim or is the water too cold? The water is VERY cold! No we haven’t gone swimming. When the sun comes out we try to take ... Read more

Chris Baird

Questions from 4th graders at Kalaheo Elementary School on Kaua’i

Aloha to all the students and faculty and staff at Kalaheo Elementary School. My name is Chris Baird, and I grew up in Waimea.  My mom lives in Kalaheo.  I am also a teacher.  It is an honor to ... Read more

Mike Taylor

Oct. 14: Any Photos Coming from Hikianalia?

  The software for downsizing photos for sending via the satellite phone on Hikianalia is malfunctioning. The photos are large (500 kb+), so the transmission of the photos keeps dropping off ... Read more

Mike Taylor

Oct. 13, 2012: Why is Hikianalia Heading Toward Rapa Iti Rather than Tahiti?

  Predicted winds indicate heading 075 degrees true (La/Aina Koolau) toward Rapa Iti as the first waypoint was the best option to cover the long distance we need to travel, given the ... Read more

Heidi Guth 320

Oct. 3, 2012: When is Hikianalia departing from Aotearoa for Tahiti?

  The crew is hoping to leave on Oct. 8… but the weather looks like it will stay quite chilly, damp and grey.  Replacement engines were delivered today and are going to be installed ... Read more