Hōkūleʻa: Finding the Language of the Navigator


Hōkūleʻa: Finding the Language of the Navigator
Hōkūleʻa: Finding the Language of the Navigator
Directed byTy Sanga
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Ty Sanga
In 2006, cultural anthropologist Wade Davis sailed with master navigator Nainoa Thompson to learn about the art of wayfinding. Fifteen years later the two explorers contemplate the mysteries of traditional navigation and a future inspired by the language of the navigator.
Last Updated: November 16, 2025
