Va'a Motu By Phil McLean

A video where Phil McLean explains his rig on the Va'a Motu.

Rudders

Excellent article on outboard rudders by Michael Storer.  I've been a convert for some time now.

Getting It Together

Mark Lovett in the UK getting his Wa'apa together.

Proa Rally in Poland

Ten shunting proas have gathered at a rally in Poland.  There is more coverage and videos at the
Toliwagowie Facebook page.

Around The Backyard Boatyards

Denis Gallant's Va'a Motu hull coming together.

Andy Wong's double outrigger Tamanu almost ready to fly.

Phil McLean's Va'a Motu with hinged crossbeams allows 

for a quick setup at the launching ramp.

T2 Getting Close

Peter Richardson's T2 in Australia is almost ready to launch.

More Wa'apas Getting Wet

Jonas Quint Filho recently launched his Wa'apa.

Aaron de Ruiter also launched his Wa'apa near Sydney Australia.

Ulua From Recycled Cedar

 

  Jelger Stenekes in the Netherlands is building his Ulua hull with all recycled cedar.

Va'a Motu Getting Close

First finish coat on Phil McLean's Va'a Motu ama.  It's upside down.

Reto At Speed

More Hawaii

Wa'apa Splash in Norway

Diderik Uchermann recently launched his 16' Wa'apa in Norway.

Hawaiian Sailing Videos

https://vimeo.com/95787134

 https://www.facebook.com/oceanpaddlertv/videos/1852096771516206/

Two Uluas

Two of the fiberglass Uluas I built at least fifteen years ago for the New Zealand Te Toki Voyaging Trust.  Along with the 70' voyaging catamaran in the background, they are used to train young sailors and navigators.

Hawaiian Sailing Season

The 2018 Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association (HSCA) racing season starts in 2 weeks.

Tom Burkard's Ulua in Okinawa