Finding the Way: Nainoa Thompson, navigates open seas and cultural legacy Oahu’s Nainoa Thompson has spent his life pursuing far-fetched adventures. Sailing across the Pacific in a traditional double-hulled canoe, named Hokulea, open to the elements, using the wind and stars for direction? Preposterous. Guide Hokulea around the world for three years? Outrageous. Dangerous, in fact. Read his story and his deep connection to Hawaii. 13 min read February 1, 2020 Keep up with Alaska