The way Pacific Islanders used to navigate using only cues found in the environment may seem irrelevant today. But natural navigation still holds surprising lessons.
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Imagine being on a 61-foot-long vessel in the midst of the seemingly endless Pacific Ocean with no engine, no compass, no sextant, no GPS, no electronic equipment of any kind. How would you navigate?
Topping our 20 things to do on Maui this week is the three-day Gathering of the Voyagers event in Wailea that celebrates Polynesian culture through story, music, voyaging and dance. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.