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Carrying the light: A Hawaiian voyager’s sacred duty

By John Andrew Quizana
August 12, 2025
Through his voyage on Iosepa, Kala Haverly says he reconnected with ancestral heritage, embraced spiritual stewardship and navigated life’s challenges with aloha and faith
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Culture on water

By Myco Marcaida
August 12, 2025
Iosepa voyagers rediscover identity and the meaning of community at sea
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Beyond the voyage of Iosepa: Shaping people, strengthening bonds

By France Valerie Lucillo
August 12, 2025
An alumnus, community member and student say they connected with nature, celebrated the Hawaiian culture and found family during Iosepa’s 2025 voyage
8 Min Read
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Sailing with purpose

By Linda Laulu
August 12, 2025
BYU–Hawaii students find deeper meaning through service, heritage and life lessons aboard Iosepa
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Lahaina, Maui: The voyage's soulful stop

By France Valerie Lucillo
August 12, 2025
Out of all Iosepa’s docking spots, BYU–Hawaii student and alumnus say Lahaina is closest to their hearts as the place fosters personal and cultural connections
5 Min Read
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Steering in sync

By Linda Laulu
August 12, 2025
BYUH alumni say sailing the wa‘a taught them unity, trust and shared responsibilities
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Voyagers of faith

By Samantha Faith Satorre
August 12, 2025
Iosepa voyaging crew returns with life-changing testimonies after month-long spiritual voyage
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Part of the crew, part of the ship

By Gene Cymmer Ramirez
August 12, 2025
How the synergy of voyagers integrates into Iosepa himself
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A canoe like no other

By Samantha Faith Satorre
August 12, 2025
While rooted in the shared tradition and purpose of Polynesian voyaging, crew members say Iosepa’s gospel-driven mission and academic foundation set him apart from other canoes
7 Min Read
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Makings of a voyager

By Gene Cymmer Ramirez
August 12, 2025
BYUH students reflect on how physical readiness, mental strength and spiritual grounding prepared them to become voyagers aboard Iosepa
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Waves of courage

By Samantha Faith Satorre
August 12, 2025
Aboard Iosepa, three BYUH students overcome fear, doubts and relentless waves through faith, preparation and unity
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Drawn to Iosepa

By Jessika Santoso
August 12, 2025
More than heritage or curiosity, three BYU–Hawaii students share their unexpected moments and inner promptings led them to sail with Iosepa
5 Min Read
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Tides of bonds

By Jessika Santoso
August 12, 2025
Like brave ocean tides tighten the knots of a voyager’s sail, the Iosepa sailing experience weaves friendships that anchor the spirit
5 Min Read
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