Nainoa Thompson Biography and Wiki

Nainoa Thompson is an American navigator and the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, he was born on March 11, 1953, in Oahu, Hawaii, the United States as Charles Nainoa Thompson. Nainoa currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Kamehameha Schools (a post that his father Myron “Pinky” Thompson also held), as well as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Hawaiʻi. Thompson is best known as the first Hawaiian to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation since the 14th century, having navigated two double-hulled canoes (the Hōkūle‘a and the Hawai‘iloa) from Hawaiʻi to other island nations in Polynesia without the aid of western instruments.

Nainoa Thompson Age

Thompson is 67 years old as of 2020, he was born on March 11, 1953, in Oahu, Hawaii, the United States as Charles Nainoa Thompson. He celebrates his birthday on March 11, every year.

Nainoa Thompson Height

Thompson stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Nainoa Thompson Family

Thompson was born and raised by her parents Myron “Pinky” Thompson in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father was a Social worker born on February 29, 1924, and died on December 25, 2001, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thompson has a sister named Lita Blankenfeld.

Nainoa Thompson Wife

Thompson is married to his wife KHON-TV2 television anchor Kathy Muneno. Thompson and Kathy are the parents of twins.

Nainoa Thompson Wife Age

Thompson’s wife Kathy is 56 years old as of 2020, her date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Nainoa Thompson Net Worth

Thompson has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a navigator. Through his various sources of income, Thompson has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Nainoa Thompson Measurements and Facts

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Thompson Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Charles Nainoa Thompson.
• Popular As: Navigator and the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Navigator and the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: To be updated
• Religion: To be updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Thompson Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 67 years old as of 2020.
• Zodiac Sign: To be updated
• Date of Birth: March 11, 1953.
• Place of Birth: Oahu, Hawaii, United States.
• Birthday: March 11, every year.

Thompson Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: To be updated
• Weight: To be updated
• Eye Color: To be updated
• Hair Color: To be updated
• Shoe Size: To be updated

Thompson Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Myron “Pinky” Thompson
• Mother: To be updated
• Siblings (Sisters): Lita Blankenfeld.
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Kathy Muneno.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Twins

Thompson Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2020.
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Navigator and the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

Nainoa Thompson Career

Thompson is a descendant of Alexander Adams along with James Harbottle, foreign advisors and harbor pilots of Kamehameha I. Nainoa graduated from Punahou School in 1972 and earned a BA in Ocean Science in 1986 from the University of Hawai`i. He was trained by master navigator Mau Piailug from the island of Satawal.

His first solo voyage was from Hawaiiʻi to Tahiti in the year 1980. Since then, Nainoa has been the lead navigator on the subsequent voyages of Hōkūle‘a, including The Voyage of Rediscovery from the year 1985 to 1987.

On March 18, in the year 2007, Thompson and four other Native Hawaiian navigators were inducted into Pwo as master navigators. The ceremony was conducted by Piailug on Satawal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nainoa Thompson

Who is Nainoa Thompson?

Thompson is an American navigator and the president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

How old is Nainoa Thompson?

Thompson is 67 years old as of 2020, he was born on March 11, 1953, in Oahu, Hawaii, the United States

How tall is Nainoa Thompson?

Thompson stands at an average height and has moderate weight.

Is Nainoa Thompson married?

Thompson is married to his wife KHON-TV2 television anchor Kathy Muneno.

How much is Nainoa Thompson worth?

Thompson has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2020.

How much does Thompson make?

Thompson has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million.

Where does Thompson live?

It is not known where Thompson lives.

Is Thompson dead or alive?

Thompson is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Thompson Now?

Nainoa currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Kamehameha Schools (a post that his father Myron “Pinky” Thompson also held), as well as a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Hawaiʻi.

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