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HVTA members building the computer lab structure at Takulu kainga of Taumako

Jan 31, 20221 min read

HVTA members building the computer lab structure at Takulu kainga of Taumako

In January, the Executive Director of Holau Vaka Taumako Association, Luke Vaikawi, took these photos of HVTA members building the...

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Nov 14, 20211 min read

Tim Tan of Honiara makes 4 Aloko blades

Tim Tan of Honiara made these 4 Aloko blades for smoothing the outside of a hull or a flat surface, or for cutting a tree by using it...

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Nov 1, 20211 min read

S.V. Lata Building Progress Report in October

October progress building ama for SV Lata...with a 100 gallon seawater tank and a 50 gal fresh water tank in the center compartment....

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Sep 4, 20211 min read

Video Progress Report on S.V. Lata Construction

S.V. Lata as of Sept 3. Topsides and hatches/holds almost ready for paint. Facebook Post

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Watch this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned!

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Aug 28, 20211 min read

Watch this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned!

At your request, please see this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned over 7 days ago. This week fish hold is being insulated, deck...

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Aug 25, 20211 min read

S.V. Lata Progress Photos and Video

The deck is going on the S.V. Lata pod today at Ocean People, Inc. Then fiberglass all of it. Facebook Post

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Watch the blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to our organization

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Aug 22, 20211 min read

Watch the blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to our organization

Blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to Holau Vaka Taumako Association. This vessel will support HVTA construction of...

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Sep 28, 20151 min read

Talking Story: Growing Lata’s Garden

Friends in Kauai, Join us October 13th at the Kauai Community College cafeteria for a presentation and Q&A by H.M. Wyeth and Dr. Mimi...

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Jun 3, 20142 min read

Sustainable Sea Transport Conference

The Vaka Taumako Project’s Drs. Mimi George and Simon Salopuka, as well as members of the Holau Kaveia crew, will be presenting papers...

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Sustainability & How Ancient Vessels Are Better

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Jun 3, 20142 min read

Sustainability & How Ancient Vessels Are Better

Superior Design and Performance Features of Nga Vaka o Lata; Sustainability and How Ancient Vessels Are Better abstract by M. George and...

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The Cognitive and Cultural Dynamics of Taumako Navigation

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Apr 17, 20092 min read

The Cognitive and Cultural Dynamics of Taumako Navigation

A Preliminary Report by Dr. Marianne “Mimi” George Prepared for the National Science Foundation 2009 In the eight sections of this report...

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Apr 15, 20093 min read

NAVIGATION AND PILOTING USING TE LAPA

III. NAVIGATION AND PILOTING USING TE LAPA – FLASHES OF LIGHT THAT EMANATE FROM LAND Elaborations on previously conveyed and demonstrated...

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Apr 15, 20092 min read

NAVIGATION USING SWELLS AND WAVES

II. NAVIGATION USING SWELLS AND WAVES – “HOKOHUA LOA AND HOKOHUA KIKO” Data was elaborated that added to and built upon previously...

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NOHOANGA TE MATANGI – POSITIONS OF THE WIND

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Apr 15, 200910 min read

NOHOANGA TE MATANGI – POSITIONS OF THE WIND

I. NOHOANGA TE MATANGI – POSITIONS OF THE WIND A navigational system correlating a horizonal array of wind positions with other...

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Jul 14, 199921 min read

Authentic Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Sails Again

In August, 1998, the Te Puke named Vaka Taumako made its first voyage. For the first time in over forty years, a Polynesian voyaging...

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The Return of Lata: Building an Authentic Polynesian Voyaging Canoe

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Feb 17, 199810 min read

The Return of Lata: Building an Authentic Polynesian Voyaging Canoe

by Mimi George, Ph.D. for Sea History Magazine, Spring 1998 How were stone-age Polynesian craft built and how did they perform at sea? ...

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