HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Polynesian Voyaging Society is celebrating the 50th birthday of Hōkūleʻa this March, marking the milestone with a tour around the islands.  Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail began four months ago and will continue after the holidays. Starting Jan. 18, visitors can enjoy the canoe in Puʻuloa, Ko ʻOlina, Pōkaʻī, Maunalua and Hilo, with dates and ports subject to change. Currently, Hōkūleʻa is dry docked at the Marine Education Training Center for cleaning and maintenance. While touring on the Pae ʻĀina sail, local communities are presented with the unique opportunity to board the canoe, learn about the revival of traditional navigation and the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission of mālama honua. Hokulea to depart Kauai and return to Oahu Once Hōkūleʻa finishes its seven month voyage around the islands, spanning over 3,000 miles, it will tackle the Moananuiākea Circumnavigation of the Pacific. Prior to its dry docking, Hōkūleʻa visited Oahu’s windward side where the crew provided the community with educational presentations and activities. It also stopped on the North Shore for the opening ceremony of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.   Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here For updates on the Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail and Hōkūleʻa’s whereabouts, visit the Hōkūleʻa website and @hokuleacrew on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.