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Video Progress Report on S.V. Lata Construction
S.V. Lata as of Sept 3. Topsides and hatches/holds almost ready for paint. Facebook Post

vakataumako
Sep 4, 20211 min read
Heuionalani responds to Q&A about the We, the Voyagers: Our Moana film
Here is Heuionalani answering questions after screening of We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at the Culture & Diversity Film Festival in...

vakataumako
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Watch this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned!
At your request, please see this video to see how the S.V. Lata was turned over 7 days ago. This week fish hold is being insulated, deck...

vakataumako
Aug 28, 20211 min read


S.V. Lata Progress Photos and Video
The deck is going on the S.V. Lata pod today at Ocean People, Inc. Then fiberglass all of it. Facebook Post

vakataumako
Aug 25, 20211 min read


Watch the blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to our organization
Blessing of the Rayboat and 40hp Yamaha OBM donated to Holau Vaka Taumako Association. This vessel will support HVTA construction of...

vakataumako
Aug 22, 20211 min read


We, the Voyagers: Our Moana selected by Guam International Film Festival
Back to GIFF, this time to screen part 2..."Amazing news! We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was just selected by Guam International Film...

vakataumako
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Missing open vessel found by police
UPDATE: Manuopo Police reports that they found them. All aboard are safe and resting at Nifiloli! Oliefa Atu! And many thanks to those...

vakataumako
Aug 17, 20211 min read


Taumako Maritime Rituals Article Published
Thank you for this fine article Dr. Salopuka! One correction to the ICHCourier introduction is that from 2018 until today the acting...

vakataumako
Aug 11, 20211 min read


We, the Voyagers: Our Moana at Culture and Diversity Film Festival in Los Angeles
We, the Voyagers: Our Moana was appreciated in the wonderful Culture and Diversity Film Festival. Soon we can post videos of Mephʻs...

vakataumako
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Testing experimental camera rig and drone offshore of Kailua Kona
We tested the experimental low-light camera rig and drone 4 nights about 15 - 20 miles offshore of Kailua Kona on awesomely dark nights. ...

vakataumako
Aug 9, 20211 min read


Dr. Salopuka's Article 'How to Build a Tepuke: Gender Roles in Taumako Voyaging Culture' Published
Congrats on this article Dr Salopuka! Executive Director Luke Vaikawi will soon announce some plans. Imua! Facebook Post Article Link

vakataumako
Aug 8, 20211 min read


Foe VAKA and Foe MANU
Today the tepuke paddle called foe VAKA and foe MANU were collected in the forest in preparation for the MACFEST event. Preparation of...

vakataumako
Jul 13, 20201 min read


Te Lapa
In addition to their vast knowledge of asterisms, wind, waves, and currents, sailors of the Duff and Reef Island groups make use of a...
Iwan Santoso
Jun 5, 20201 min read
“We, the Voyagers: Our Moana” is online
We are the crew of Lata, the Polynesian culture-hero who built the first voyaging canoe and navigated across the Pacific. We use only...

vakataumako
May 7, 20201 min read


Te Laa O Lata
VTP’s Mimi George just had an article published in the Journal of the Polynesian Society, about measuring performance of an ancient...
Iwan Santoso
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Women in Cuba
When we think of the Cuban Revolution it is Che Guevara and Fidel Castro and the men who fought the Baptista Regime of totalitarianism....
Iwan Santoso
Apr 15, 20202 min read


From the Archives: The Return of Lata
In answer to recent requests, here is a scan of the 1999 Sailing New Zealand article “The Return of Lata: An Authentic Polynesian...
Iwan Santoso
Apr 15, 20201 min read


Experiencing Mana as Ancestral Wind-work
In this paper, I relate how I was taught about and experienced mana in the forms of wind and weather behaviors. I highlight the role of...
Iwan Santoso
Apr 15, 20201 min read


“We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka” is Online
We are the crew of Lata, the Polynesian culture-hero who built the first voyaging canoe and navigated across the Pacific. We use only...
Iwan Santoso
Apr 15, 20201 min read


"We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka" Compressed Version
We are making “We, the Voyagers: Our Vaka” accessible for the lowest possible data cost. We’ve prepared a 60MB version for FREE access....
Iwan Santoso
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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