Bess Press
Patagonia Books - Mālama Honua: Hokuleʻa – A Voyage of Hope
Regular price
$60.00
After 3 years, the double-hulled canoe Hōkūleʻa has completed its Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage—a 42,000-mile open-ocean journey around the world using only ancient Polynesian wayfinding techniques—and returned home to Hawaiʻi.
From the launch in Hawaiʻi in May 2014, around the world to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and North and South America, the book chronicles Hōkūleʻa’s epic mission to raise awareness of and nurture worldwide sustainability. Interwoven with descriptions of Hōkūleʻa’s experiences in port are the voices of the master navigators and crew members, who guide the ship along the ocean’s trackless path, and the local pioneers–scientists, teachers, and children touched by Hōkūleʻa–who work tirelessly to weather the many environmental challenges in our modern lives. This is a story about our need to draw together into one global community. By respecting one another and nature’s delicate and intricate systems, this book captures the many ways indigenous cultures are committed to living in ecological balance.
Mālama Honua means “to care for the earth.” Of the journey, Nainoa Thompson, the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society says, “Hōkūleʻa is a needle sewing a lei of flowers around the world as an act of peace . . . and that is why we sail.” In the foreword, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu writes, “The Worldwide Voyage of Mālama Honua is a testimony to the human spirit—that human beings can be so courageous, that human beings can be so inventive that they are ready to sail around the world to share the message of the peace of sustainable living. It is a voyage of respect for each other, for our whole planet, and for all who live on it. The message is that we must care for each other and for all life on Earth, for it is only then that Earth can take care of us and our future generations.”
Chapters highlight local voices and environmental solutions in Hawaiʻi, American Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Cuba, New York, Galapagos, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and Tahiti.
From the launch in Hawaiʻi in May 2014, around the world to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and North and South America, the book chronicles Hōkūleʻa’s epic mission to raise awareness of and nurture worldwide sustainability. Interwoven with descriptions of Hōkūleʻa’s experiences in port are the voices of the master navigators and crew members, who guide the ship along the ocean’s trackless path, and the local pioneers–scientists, teachers, and children touched by Hōkūleʻa–who work tirelessly to weather the many environmental challenges in our modern lives. This is a story about our need to draw together into one global community. By respecting one another and nature’s delicate and intricate systems, this book captures the many ways indigenous cultures are committed to living in ecological balance.
Mālama Honua means “to care for the earth.” Of the journey, Nainoa Thompson, the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society says, “Hōkūleʻa is a needle sewing a lei of flowers around the world as an act of peace . . . and that is why we sail.” In the foreword, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu writes, “The Worldwide Voyage of Mālama Honua is a testimony to the human spirit—that human beings can be so courageous, that human beings can be so inventive that they are ready to sail around the world to share the message of the peace of sustainable living. It is a voyage of respect for each other, for our whole planet, and for all who live on it. The message is that we must care for each other and for all life on Earth, for it is only then that Earth can take care of us and our future generations.”
Chapters highlight local voices and environmental solutions in Hawaiʻi, American Samoa, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Cuba, New York, Galapagos, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and Tahiti.
Hawaiian Holiday Harvest Gift Set
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$50.00
Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory Hawaiian snacks with the Hawaiian Holiday Harvest Gift Set.
Curated to capture the festive spirit and flavors of the islands, this collection features locally made treats that are ideal for holiday gifting, gatherings, or everyday indulgence. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or stocking up for yourself, this gift set brings Hawai‘i’s best ingredients straight to your door.
What’s Inside:
- Island Harvest – Organic Sea Salt Macadamias (4 oz): Grown on the Big Island, these buttery, lightly salted mac nuts are certified organic and free from harmful pesticides.
- Kauai Sweet Shoppe – Hawaiian Sea Salt Caramel: Handcrafted caramels made in small batches on Kaua‘i, blending creamy sweetness with a salty island twist.
- Mānoa Chocolate – Lilikoi x Passion Fruit Bar (50%): Tangy passionfruit-infused chocolate made from locally grown cacao, wrapped in exclusive art by Punky Aloha Studio.
- ʻUlu Mana – Cassava Chips, Garlic Sea Salt (4 oz): Crispy chips made from sustainably grown breadfruit (‘ulu), seasoned with garlic and Hawaiian sea salt.
Why You’ll Love It:
- A festive Hawaiian snack gift box perfect for the holidays
- Made with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients
- Features artisan Hawaiian brands and limited-edition flavors
- Great for holiday parties, thank-you gifts, or seasonal snacking
- Ships nationwide
Note: Some items may be substituted based on seasonal availability.