Field Trip & Sailing Requirements

Guided by Punahou School's Off-Campus Field Trip Policies and Procedures and a partnership with Honolulu Community College Marine Education & Training Center, we are committed to safe and meaningful experiences for all students, faculty, staff and volunteers. Please review the forms and requirements listed below and contact any of the Faculty for questions or clarifications.

It is required for students to demonstrate the following skills prior to the field trip:

• 5 knots

1. Figure 8

2. Bowline

3. Square knot

4. Round turn and 2 half hitches

5. Clove hitch

• 4 Oli

1. E Hō Mai

2. Eia ka punahou

3. Lei Mānoa

4. Oli Mahalo

• 5 mo’olelo:

1. Hōkūle’a founders

2. Pāpā Mau

3. Ka’au McKenney

4. Kamaola

5. One of their choice

• Passed Lifetime Fitness or an equivalent swim test, if they are to sail on the waʻa. Students who choose

not to sail or have not passed an equivalent swim test, activities may be substituted.