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The outrigger canoe was one of the key technological innovations of the Austronesian peoples.Although there is little archeological evidence due to perishable building materials, comparative reconstructions indicate that Austronesians already had the distinctive outrigger and crab claw sail technology from at least 2000 BCE.
One analysis of wa under sail indicated "conclusively that these primitive craft are superior to a modern boat on significant points of sailing." [ 1 ] They were estimated by Anson in 1776 to be able to move at or perhaps beyond wind speed, and to have better windward pointing ability than any craft previously encountered.
Canoes were developed in cultures all over the world, including some designed for use with sails or outriggers.Until the mid-19th century, the canoe was an important means of transport for exploration and trade, and in some places is still used as such, sometimes with the addition of an outboard motor.
Tipnol: a medium-sized sailing canoe. Used for travel and fishing in the lagoons and short distance voyaging over open water. Minimum crew is two, may transport up to ten passengers. Walap: a large, blue-water sailing canoe, reaching up to 30 m in length and able to carry up to 50 people and food supplies for up to seven months. Used mainly for ...
The International Canoe (IC) (also known as the International Ten Square Meter Sailing Canoe) is a single-handed sailing canoe whose rules are governed by the International Canoe Federation. The boat has a narrow bow entry and a planing hull, carrying a mainsail , and a jib (sometimes self tacking).
In 2010, O Tahiti Nui Freedom, an outrigger sailing canoe, retraced the path of the Polynesian migration by sailing from Tahiti to China via the Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, Palau, and the Philippines in 123 days. [88] In 2013, a modern, non-instrument voyage was launched called MÄlama Honua.
The Canoe Sailing World Championships is an international competition in canoe sailing, sanctioned by the ICF as the premier event in that discipline. [1] The competition was first held in 1961 and has been held roughly every 3 years since. [2] British Robin Wood has won the championships a record 4 times
International Canoe – a high performance sailing canoe with a planing hull, mainsail and a jib; Malia (Hawaiian canoe) – a Hawaiian-style wooden racing canoe; Recreational kayak – kayak designed for the casual paddler interested in recreational activities on lakes or flatwater