Yet her deeply-tanned, lean body with well-developed muscles tell only part of the story.
What impresses you the most is not the many long-distance solo paddles in her outrigger canoe around the Hawaiian Islands, nor the fact that until she accomplished them, everyone said they couldnʻt be done.
What hooks you the most is what all of that launched - her life-long mission to save the seas that surround Hawai`i along with the rich, abundant life within them.
Kahiwaʻs quick to tell you she comes from the ocean, and therefore the special responsibility she feels towards saving her home.
Check out our visit with Kahiwa and youʻll see why her unique connection with the water is so special all this week on Hawai`i’s award winning Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, September 19th At 5:30 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
MONDAY, September 19th At 6:30 PM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
MONDAY, September 19th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, Septemb23rd At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, September 20th At 7:30 PM, THURSDAY, September 22nd At 7:30 PM & SATURDAY, September 24th At 8:00 PM - Kaua`i - Ho`ike, Channel 52
“The Paddler - A Visit With Kahiwa Kahakui”
When Kahiwa Kahakui told people she wanted to paddle an outrigger canoe solo around the Hawaiian islands, everyone told her it was impossible and dangerous. So of course she did it and what she learned was far more than she expected, about herself and also about what she considers her real home - the sea. That first trip turned into a life-journey taking Kahiwa places she never dreamed. Donʻt miss our visit with this world-class paddler as she explains her amazing relationship with the ocean and what it means for each one of us today - Watch It Here
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Mahalo,
I jumped on board the Kula Kai which I believe is still docked at Kewalo basin. I took 40 pictures and I share these pictures with everyone. Tonight, I share it with homeless people and I was surprised that a person just went on and on about her childhood at pier with all the 'aku' boats. I wanted to just cry! She can barely form words becuase of back injuries etc... but, for just a moment she shared information that was priceless.
The Kula Kai is the last remaining 'aku boat!
Mahalo for the documentary, I remember the burning of the houses on the island.