Nainoa Thompson as a young man

in 1980

Nainoa Thompson – Hokule’a’s navigator

“The vision of Hokule’a was conceived in 1973, so the publishing of this book marks the 40th anniversary of her creation. Sam Low, the author, has sailed with us on three voyages, written numerous articles and now, after ten years of work, has finished Hawaiki Rising. This book is an important part of our ‘olelo, our history, and it contains the mana of all those who helped create and sail Hokule’a.”