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Tahitian outrigger canoe races - YouTube

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    Staging prior to the start of a men's outrigger canoe race in Papeete Tahiti, July 2011.

In Tahiti, women are rocking the boat

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/tahiti-women-rock-the-boat-in-outrigger-canoe-sport
    The Te Aito, which means “warrior” in Tahitian, is considered the most prestigious individual va’a race in the world. The ancestors of today’s Polynesians reached the …

How Tahitian teams race six-man outrigger with Johnny Puakea

    https://www.paddlemonster.com/explore-stand-up-paddleboarding/tahitian-six-man-outrigger-technique/
    If you have ever seen the Tahitian teams race six-man outrigger, you know how fast and powerful they are. Master OC coach and canoe designer Johnny Puakea breaks down the secret of the successful Tahitian technique in this must-see, must-study video.

Tahiti Nui Va'a canoe race - BORA BORA

    https://www.borabora.com/event/tahiti_nui_va_a
    On the island of Tahiti, the Tahiti Nui Va'a brings together the elite of the va'a, the Tahitian name of the polynesian outrigger canoe and of the sport using this traditional canoe. More than sixty crews of six paddlers (V6 or va'a ono as …

Tahiti Nui Va'a - Outrigger Canoe Race - Home | Facebook

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    Tahiti Nui Va'a - Outrigger Canoe Race, Papeete, French Polynesia. 5,675 likes. The Tahiti Nui Va'a (TNV) is a spectacular 171 km canoe race. Sponsored...

Ride aboard a traditional outrigger canoe | Tahiti Activities

    https://www.tahiti-activities.com/en/excursions/tahiti-en/ride-aboard-a-traditional-outrigger-canoe/
    Ride aboard a traditional outrigger canoe. Learn how to navigate around Tahiti, in the lagoon or at sea, aboard a Polynesian traditional outrigger canoe, discover the traditional methods of our maohi ancestors and sail away listening to the most famous legends of Tahiti. Ancient Polynesians undertook their great exploratory migrations aboard beautiful, big outrigger …

The History of Outrigger Paddling - KIALOA

    https://kialoa.com/pages/about-outrigger
    Most outrigger racing can trace its roots to the Polynesian cultures of Tahiti and Hawaii. Traditionally outrigger canoe racing took place in a canoe with six paddlers (OC-6 or six man canoes). For the most part racing in the United States is an outgrowth of Hawaii’s open ocean racing scene, with the major events being focused on the open ocean island crossing between …

Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing | It's History & Revival To Date

    https://hawaiianpaddlesports.com/social/outrigger-canoeing/
    While outrigger canoes were not invented in Hawaii, the sport of canoe racing certainly was, called hei hei wa’a, and was practiced widely among Hawaiian chiefs for sport and recreation, often placing bets on the outcome. When Captain Cook arrived to the Hawaiian islands in 1779, he reported seeing at least 1,500 outrigger canoes, quite a feat due to the amount of work and …

Holopuni Canoes

    https://www.holopunicanoes.com/
    Nick has been studying, repairing and building canoes since the early 1960’s. After spending a summer in Tahiti he returned and built his Hawaiian six man racing outrigger canoe “Waioli”. His signature 3 man paddling and sailing canoes were developed with over 50 years of experience and passion for outrigger canoes.

Our Story — Holopuni Canoes

    https://www.holopunicanoes.com/our-story
    After spending a summer in Tahiti he returned and built his Hawaiian six man racing outrigger canoe “Waoli” (meaning “singing water”) made from an Albezzia tree, a species of accacia introduced to the islands years ago. This canoe was famous for …

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