For about a decade, MegayachtNews.com has been a media sponsor for the International SeaKeepers Society and its ocean-conservation efforts. Its most recent annual Founders Event, during which it honors remarkable ocean advocates, had the 150-plus attendees riveted. In fact, the crowd was utterly silent while Nainoa Thompson, its primary honoree, spoke eloquently.
It wasn’t just because he restored a nearly-gone art. He’s the first Hawaiian and Polynesian since the 14th century to practice ancient wayfinding on ocean crossings. Nothing—truly nothing—except the stars guide him, and his fellow seafarers, of all ages. Ultimately, what had all eyes on Nainoa Thompson and not a soul except for him speaking was his raw emotion in describing how he needed to muster strength to approach his elder to effect a seismic shift in Polynesian culture, ensuring young men and women (especially women) will honor and respect the oceans.
You can see the full riveting speech exclusively in the November edition of the MegayachtNews.com newsletter. A subscriber-only benefit, the newsletter presents information not included here on the daily website.
Other newsletter-exclusive features are pre-order information about Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons From a Woman at the Helm. The book is from Capt. Sandy Yawn, who despite three decades of experience remains an anomaly as a female captain. She shares best practices from her years of overseeing a variety of up-and-coming crew, from good times to tense times in the Red Sea. Additionally, you’ll get a chance to listen to a Global Gurus podcast in which our editor, Diane M. Byrne, is a guest. And we share further news of a lifetime-achievement award for the head of Damen, plus Sunreef Yachts’ new American office.
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