VTP talks sustainability at Fiji Talanoa
by H. Meph Wyeth From 14-18 July, the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, hosted a combined conference on climate change and...
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Jul 3, 20142 min read
Vaka Taumako Project registered in Solomon Islands
The Vaka Taumako Project’s Solomon Islands wing is now up and running. We are now officially registered as a charitable organization in...
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vakataumako
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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vakataumako
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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vakataumako
Nov 5, 20134 min read
Indiegogo Fundraiser
It’s Fundraising Time! We’ve just launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and we could sure use your help. Every donation, no matter...
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vakataumako
Oct 15, 20131 min read
Image & Reality in Polynesian Voyaging
Presented by Marianne George, Ph.D and Meph Wyeth Image and Reality in Polynesian Voyaging is a mesmerizing mixed media presentation of...
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vakataumako
Jul 15, 20131 min read
VTP presents in Sausalito
On 30 June, Mimi gave a well-received presentation on Taumako navigation at the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center in Sausalito. A highlight of...
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vakataumako
Dec 1, 20123 min read
A Letter from Jasper
Dear Mimi, I apologize for writing you so late, but I need to thank you for taking me on the trip with you. Ever since my mom went with...
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vakataumako
Jul 14, 20121 min read
Te Lapa
In addition to their vast knowledge of asterisms, wind, waves, and currents, sailors of the Duff and Reef Island groups make use of a...
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vakataumako
Jun 2, 20121 min read
Bob Engle’s photos from 2012 Holau
1st Mate on the VTP support vessel, the Gershon II, Bob Engle sent us these photos of the 2012 Holau Kaveia. Thanks Bob! #2012 #bobengle...
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vakataumako
Mar 31, 20122 min read
VTP talks at Spaulding Wooden Boat Center
On 22 and 23 February, Mimi and Meph gave talks about Te Puke building and navigation at the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center in Sausalito....
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vakataumako
Aug 27, 20101 min read
Lata in Germany
Lata Continues to Get Around! In June, members of Ka `Imi Na`auao o Hawai`i Nei Institute toured Germany and Switzerland, performing in...
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vakataumako
May 21, 20101 min read
Exhibit at the California Maritime Academy
On 12-17 April, Mimi and Meph returned to the San Francisco area to investigate possible new homes for the exhibit they installed at the...
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vakataumako
May 21, 20101 min read
Mimi and Meph in Canada
On 2 August, Mimi and Meph flew to Vancouver BC for a week of working on navigation graphics with Mimi’s computer genius friend Daniel....
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vakataumako
Oct 21, 20091 min read
Exhibit at California Maritime Academy
On 19 August, Mimi and Meph returned to Vallejo to set up an exhibit at the California Maritime Academy. Thanks to help from many of the...
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vakataumako
Sep 15, 20094 min read
Te Matua’s Gift
Chief Kaveia with carving of his ancestor Lata Our aloha and condolences go out to family and friends of Paramount Chief Koloso Kaveia,...
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vakataumako
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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vakataumako
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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vakataumako
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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vakataumako
Jun 15, 20083 min read
Notes from the Solomon Islands
In Memoriam: We lost our wonderful friend and strong supporter of the Vaka Taumako Project. Larry Williamson, President of the Pacific...
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