Hawaiki Rising: Hokule'a, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance

A young Hawaiian discovers clues his ancestors once used to navigate across a trackless ocean…
A navigator from a tiny Micronesian island reaches out across barriers of culture and distance to pass on the seafaring art of his ancestors…
A replica of a Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hokule'a, sails ancient sea-paths…
A crew bonds together with aloha on a voyage to raise distant islands…
Hawaiki Rising is the true story of the Hokule'a and the men and women who sailed in the wake of their ancestors to discover pride in their culture and themselves.
"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." Nainoa Thompson