See full version: Polynesian Outrigger Canoes Close Up: Auckland Maritime Museum
Taking a closer looker at the construction details of the Polynesian outrigger canoes, the challenge these brave men faced seems multiplied. The museum displays replicas of voyaging canoes from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Kiribati. here
We visit the Auckland Maritime Museum often but yesterday was the first time I did a photo study of the migration canoes. [links]
This waka, belonging to the Polynesian Voyaging Society, is one of many boats that museum visitors can sail on (for an additional fee). [links]
It was only 1,000 years ago that New Zealand was discovered by Kupe, according to Maori legend. Kupe sailed to Aotearoa (New Zealand) from Hawaiki, the traditional homeland of the Maori people. While no one today knows the exact location of Hawaiki, it is believed to be somewhere in Polynesia. What we do know is the detailed craftsmanship that went into building Polynesian outrigger canoes. Many replicas of these boats are on display at the Auckland Maritime Museum.
Documenting New Zealand’s nautical history, the Auckland Maritime Museum takes us through the arrival of the nation’s early population. Long before the days of drones and satellites, curious and brave seafaring explorers use their knowledge of the ocean and the night sky for guidance. They arrived in Polynesian outrigger canoes, the style of which has sailed the southern Pacific ocean for over 5000 years. here
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The Vantage 6, V6, will be produced in Hilo by Frank Haug. He was with Force Marine for 25 years and built the 20 or so Patterson canoe. Frank and Steve have gone over every aspect of the building process and have come up with some innovative ideas with the build as well. We want to build the most durable and stiffest polyester/fiberglasscanoe possible. So Steve is saying “you will see a few different things on the Vantage 6” that are new and innovative construction and design wise. Steve “wanted the canoe to feel smaller and lighter” for a 400lb canoe. He said “there are things you can do to achieve this and be at the same weight”. here
Blyth has done well in the past with the WaveBlade/Polaris hull, WaveBlade 2 and the Vantage one man. Of course he hopes the Vantage 6 will perform at a high level and add to the fun of outrigger canoe racing.
Steve has great respect for all canoe builders and designers. But of course a designer enjoys the challenge of creating something that performs at a higher level. He said, “All designers are trying to design the best all around performer.” So Steve wanted to design this new 6 man to perform at a higher level in the smaller conditions, 4-foot and under. Steve believes he has done this with the new Vantage 6. here
There was also a need for another legal spec canoe with Karel Tresnak retiring.
The Vantage 6 has been put through a head to head comparison water test, in 2-to-3-foot max conditions. She came out on top. One comment was, “She dropped in easier and carried further.” This is what he wanted to hear. As this is the biggest characteristic you want improvement in as a designer. Another comment was, “She spun as well in the trough,” which tells people that the canoe is maneuverable. [links]