The traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will add 宅男导航’s Moreton Bay Research Station to its list of global destinations this week.
贬艒办奴濒别驶补 set sail in 2013 to promote indigenous knowledge, Polynesian culture, ocean restoration and global sustainability around the world.
Research Station Manager Mr Kevin Townsend said it was a privilege to host the 贬艒办奴濒别驶补 crew.
“The message of the 贬艒办奴濒别驶补 voyage is one which is very close to my heart,” he said.
“We are very excited to have the chance to be a part of the 贬艒办奴濒别驶补 journey.”
Navigating by stars, winds and waves, the 贬艒办奴濒别驶补 will cover 47,000 nautical miles, 85 ports, and 26 countries before ending its journey in 2017.
贬艒办奴濒别驶补’s captain, K膩lepa Baybayan, will give a public presentation about the vessel and its journey at the Moreton Bay Research Station, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island at 4pm Thursday.
The is open to the public.
The crew will stay at the Moreton Bay Research Station for four nights while exploring the area and engaging with the community.
Media: Kevin Townsend, Moreton Bay Research Station Manager, 07 3409 9058, k.townsend@uq.edu.au.
