Sara Ackerman
Sara Ackerman is the Hawai'i born, bestselling author of historical & contemporary novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review.
Sara grew up on O'ahu and is an avid waterwoman and outdoor enthusiast. She now is happy to call the Big Island home, and when she's not writing novels, you can find her in the mountains or the ocean. Her family once owned a small beach house in Puako, and her love for this coast and its waters runs deep.
Sara grew up on O'ahu and is an avid waterwoman and outdoor enthusiast. She now is happy to call the Big Island home, and when she's not writing novels, you can find her in the mountains or the ocean. Her family once owned a small beach house in Puako, and her love for this coast and its waters runs deep.
Todd Clark
In Hawaii since the late eighties, Todd brings decades of knowledge and experience and has helped create world class outdoor & ocean programs around the globe. Todd is well known along the Kohala Coast as a visionary and a consummate waterman. He is an avid paddler, swimmer, surfer, foil boarder, and canoe sailor and has crossed the Molokai Channel numerous times. He is passionate about sharing his deep love of Hawaii ocean sports and the natural world, as well as effective and efficient fitness training methods.
Originally from Indiana, Todd was a star football, baseball and basketball player. After attending Ball State University on a full scholarship, he made his way to Hawaii and never looked back. He admits Hawaii had always been a dream of his–– watching Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum PI as a youngster. Over the years, Todd has been instrumental in putting together high level outdoor programs at The Four Seasons Hualalai, Kukio Golf & Beach Club, Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, Kohanaiki and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, among others.
Originally from Indiana, Todd was a star football, baseball and basketball player. After attending Ball State University on a full scholarship, he made his way to Hawaii and never looked back. He admits Hawaii had always been a dream of his–– watching Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum PI as a youngster. Over the years, Todd has been instrumental in putting together high level outdoor programs at The Four Seasons Hualalai, Kukio Golf & Beach Club, Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, Kohanaiki and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, among others.
