This is awesome, awesome, awesome! I first heard about the Hokule'a several years ago, when, through my ukulele class at Kapalakiko I ke Aloha in San Francisco, I learned the songs "Maxwell Namunamu" and "Hokuli'ili'i" from the Brothers Cazimero Hokule'a tribute CD. Chuck's Hokule'a 'ukulele may be the most fitting tribute to the Hokule'a - it incorporates the boat itself on the soundboard, the stars by which the sailors on the original canoe navigated to find their way to Hawai'i in the fretboard, the Earth that the current Hokule'a Project is trying to save on the headstock, and, of course, Eddie Aikau, and its sale will benefit an organization committed to the Hawaiian values of cherishing and protecting the Earth and all of its gifts. I am moved beyond words by Chuck's generosity in building and donating this amazing instrument, and by the generosity of Andrew, Led, and others who have made the auction of this treasure possible. Mahalo, Len, for starting this thread.