The History, Endangerment, and Revival of Polynesian Navigation

Thousands of years before Columbus left Europe for the Americas, tens of thousands of brave voyagers set out across the Pacific ocean using techniques that rival the most impressive achievements of human knowledge. After being pushed to the brink of extinction, a series of small miracles has brought about a renaissance for this incredible cultural tradition of synergy with the natural world.  Rebbelib example: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Oc1944-02-931

Footage from the 1976 Hōkūleʻa journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VTxUBgy8O4 

Nainoa Thompson’s speech at the 2020 Ocean Sciences Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgX1sDnxdaY

The Polynesian Voyaging Society (learn more and donate!): https://www.hokulea.com/