6260 x 4173 px | 53 x 35,3 cm | 20,9 x 13,9 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
11 juillet 2014
Lieu:
Lahaina, HI, USA
Informations supplémentaires:
Mo‘okiha O Pi‘ilani is the newest member of the Polynesian Oceangoing Canoe fraternity, built by Hui O Wa’a Kaulua, Maui's Voyaging Society. The ancient Polynesians built similar craft from large trees which they hollowed out, connecting two in parallel with cross members to provide a stable base. The crab claw sail (AKA Oceanic lateen or sprit) was triangular in shape with spars along the upper and lower edges. Traditionally, the sails were made of woven pandanus leaves which are resilient and resistant to salt water. Launch Day, Friday July 11th had finally arrived. The actual launch time was to coincide with the high tide that afternoon. The crew of volunteers who built Mo‘okiha O Pi‘ilani and those who would crew the maiden voyage gathered in the center of the tent to be honored for their accomplishments.
