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Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-05-2020, 06:17
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Re: Ancient Polynesian Seafarers; A learning journey

A while ago I built a traditional proa with crab claw sail. There are many features of the proa construction that helps it go better to windward than expected. One is the shape of the hull under...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-02-2020, 09:03
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Posted By carlosproa
Re: Ancient Polynesian Seafarers; A learning journey

In any rate - if you want to be "traditional" then Gary Dierken's book will get you as close as it can be without having to fall a tree and create a keel, etc. I truly enjoyed sailing my proa without...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2020, 19:55
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Views: 3,644
Posted By carlosproa
Re: Ancient Polynesian Seafarers; A learning journey

I have several books that have a lot of history on the proas,outriggers, prahu, etc. I have not read them in years but here are some:208218
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I am missing a couple of...
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