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3.0 PARTS OF AN OUTRIGGER CANOE |
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The naming of the parts which make up the outrigger framework
can naturally be given English equivalents. However, out
of respect it is common practice to use the original names
as given to them by, in particular, the Hawaiians, as it
is principally the Hawaiian outrigger canoe that is used
internationally for outrigger canoe racing.
The exception to this exists amongst islands and cultures
of Oceania, be they Micronesian, Melanesian or of a different
region of Polynesia, whereby the locals will use terms which
accommodate their own language. Many indigenous names exist
for canoe, but the more universal used in outrigger canoe
racing include: Wa'a - Hawaii, Va'a - Tahiti, Waka Ama -
New Zealand. ( In all cases the "W" is pronounced "V")
English - Hawaiian - Maori
Float - AMA - AMA
Spar - IAKO - KIATO
Hull - KA'LE - HIWI
Spreader - WAE WA'A - TAUMANU
Gunwale - MO'O - RAUWA
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