The Vaka Taumako Project of
the Pacific Traditions Society



Vaka Taumako Polynesian Voyaging Canoe - canoes like this one sailed the Pacific for over a thousand years.

    Table of Contents  

  What is the Vaka Taumako Project
  Mission Statement
          Articles  —
  The Story of Lata
  The Return of Lata
  The Art & Craft of a Voyaging Canoe
  The Return of the Tepuke
  Nohoanga Te Matangi – "Wind Compass" – 02/05/08
  Sailing in the Solomons – by Rick Feinberg
  Notes from the Solomons – (With Pictures) – 07/27/08
          Sections  —
  Articles
  Newsletters & Updates
  Bibliography
  Photo Gallery
  External Links
          Updates  —
  May, 2009 News Update  – Lions Club Article & BBC  Footage
  August, 2008 News Update  – Updated 08/31/08
  Presentation on March 1, 2008  – Updated 03/27/08
  Lata Navigation School + 43 Photos – 03/26/07
  Sailing with Lata - Museum Exhibit – 03/26/07
          Announcements  —
  BBC footage of Taumako voyaging canoe
  M. George speaks at Int. Safety Seminar 20/04/09
  New Magazine  – The Pacific Journal
  Full Size Tepuke and Models For Sale

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The research of the Vaka Taumako Project of the Pacific Traditions Society is partially funded by
 The National Science Foundation


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