HOE - Hawaiian Outrigger Experience

In honoring the wisdom and knowledge passed on by generations from our ancestors....We are inspired to share the values and traditions that have sustained the Hawaiian people from the past.....and into the future....- TEAM H.O.E. Ensure our guest's saftey
3. Employ Trained and Skilled Workers (Paddlers)
4. Conduct ourselves in a Professional and Courteous manner at all times.
5. Create a Cultural

Connection or Bridge to the islands and sea.
6. Involve community participation through educational tours of all ages.
7. Take Care of the Land and Sea (Malama)

Canoe Experience Guides -

Wayne A.L. “Vene” Chun

Education:

1984-1987 The Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Heights, Oahu. Diploma
1987-1991 Chaminade University, Honolulu, Oahu. Business Administration

Experience:

1979-1987 Member of Hawaiian Canoe Club, Maui
1993-1994 Member of Kailua Canoe Club, Oahu
1994-1995 Member of Po'okela Canoe Club, Maui
1996-1998 Member of Malama Ula Canoe Club, Maui
1999-2001 Member of Kihei Canoe Club, Maui
2001-Present Member of Maui Nui O K**a Voyaging Canoe Club, Maui

Professional Experience:

2003-2006 Fairmont Kea Lani Resort Cultural Canoe Program, Wailea, Maui
2005-Present Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures, Wailea, Maui
2005-Present 'Ao'Ao O Na Loko I'a O Maui Fishpond Restoration, Kihei, Maui
2007-Present National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Cultural Member, Kihei, Maui
2007-Present 'Ulalena @ Maui Theatre Performer, Lahaina, Maui
2007-Present Ancient Hawaiian Weddings Contractor, Kihei, Maui
2009-Present Makena Beach & Golf Resort Cultural Consultant, Makena, Maui

Hawaiian Cultural Advisors 2000-Present:

Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Kahuna Hoe Wa'a, Master Canoe Voyager
Kumu Keli'i Tau'a, U.H. Maui College, Professor of Hawaiian Language
Kumu Hokulani Holt-Padilla, U.H. Maui College, Cultural Advisor Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Olohe Lyons Naone, Master of Lua and Medicinal Arts
Kahu Clifford Naole, Cultural Consultant, Ritz-Carlton Resort, Kapalua
Kipe Ebana, Hula Master 'Ulalena Show




Mike Manu

Summary:

16 years of experience in Polynesian Voyaging with Na Kalai Wa'a Moku O Hawai'i which is dedicated to protect, preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture utilizing Hawaiian Voyaging and Non-Instrumental Navigation as its foundation.


1993 - Traditional Construction of Single Hull Koa Coastal Sailing Canoe "Mauloa"
1994 - Construction of the Double Hull Voyaging Canoe "Makali'i"
1995 - Makali'i Maiden Voyage / Crew: Hawai'i - Tahiti 2,800 Nautical Miles
1999 - E Mau Voyage / Watch Captain: Hawaii - Marshall Islands - Micronesia - Guam - Saipan -3,300 Nautical Miles
2007 - Construction of "Alingano Maisu" - A Double Hull Voyaging Canoe Gifted to
Grand Master Navigator Mau Pialug and the people of Micronesia

Education:

2009 Maritime License Center Honolulu, HI
CAPTAINS LICENSE Maritime License
MASTER / MATE 100 TONS
ASSISTANCE TOWING & AUXILIARY SAIL
IAW Subpart C of Part 10, Title 46 CFR

2001 University of Hawai'i Manoa Honolulu, HI
Bachelor of Arts Indigenous Politics

1996 - 2001 Kalai Po - The Hawaiian Student Union - Founding President
1997 A.S.U.H. - Senator for the School of Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Studies
A.S.U.H. - Chairman of the Finance Committee
1998 A.S.U.H. - Vice President
1999 Hawaiian Studies - Kanewai Lo'i Advisory Committee
Masters Candidate Political Science
2001-2002 Indigenous Politics
Treasurer - Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
Strategic Planning Committee Member: Social, Cultural, and Spiritual

1972-1985 Punahou High School, Honolulu, Hawaii. Diploma

Professional Experience:

1995 - Present - Na Kalai Wa'a Educational Program - Island of Hawai'i

2009 - Present: Winward Community College Kaneohe, HI
Guest Lecturer for Hawaiian Studies classes on Voyaging. Topics Discussed:
Grand Master Navigator Mau Pialug, Hawaiian Voyaging HistoryCanoe Construction, Canoe Life, Voyaging Preparation, Crew Preparation, Life Skills from Voyaging

Professional Affiliations:

Na Koa O Puukohola Heiau - 1991 to Present
Na Ao Koa O Puukohola Heiau 1992 - Present
Na Kalai Wa'a Moku O Hawai'i -1993 to Present

Kevin Hoke

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