Outrigger Collection (page 6)

Piroque or outrigger canoe back from fishing and left up on the beach for the night. Canoes with their one stabalizer are remarkably sea worthy. Lavanono Village. Southern Madagascar

Fisherman and Oruvas (traditional outrigger dug-out canoe), on Negombo beach, Sri Lanka, Asia

Oruwa (outrigger canoe) on beach at sunset, Negombo, North Western Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

HAWAII: CANOE, 1779. Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, the Rowers Masked. Copper engraving, English, c1785, by Charles Grignion, after a drawing, 1779, by John Webber

CEYLON: OUTRIGGER, 1860. A Cingalese boat. Wood engraving, English, 1860

ABEL TASMAN EXPEDITION 1643. Ships of the exploring expedition of the Dutch navigator Abel Tasman (right) and Polynesian outrigger canoes near the shore of one of the Fiji Islands

Outrigger fishing boats on this popular surf beach, badly hit by the 2004 tsunami, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Outrigger fishing boat and nets at this quiet south coast retreat beach, Talalla, near Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Outrigger fishing boat at this quiet south coast retreat beach, Talalla, near Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Outrigger boat at sunset at this fishing beach and popular tourist surf destination, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Old style outrigger fishing boat and post-2004 tsunami foreign donated newer ones beyond, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

A Sea Battle - New Guinea

Fishing over a reef. Silhouette of a traditional outrigger fishing boat moored above a reef. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bacuit archipelago at El Nido, Palawan Island, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Outrigger canoes at a native village in the Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19-century illustration

Trobriand Racing Canoes
Illustration of several canoes racing off the Trobriand Islands, 1925. With a large lanteen sail and outrigger float, these canoes were steered by use of a large paddle

Village in Humboldt Bay, New Guinea, 1875
Engraving of a village in Humboldt Bay, New Guinea, as encountered by the crew of HMS Challenger, 1875. A native canoe, with outrigger float, can be seen in front of the village

A Surf-Boat, Sri Lanka, 1887
Engraving of a Sri Lankan (then Ceylon) surf-boat, under sail, riding the waves, from The Graphic, 1887. With an outrigger and fairly large sail, this vessel looks a stout craft

Outrigger boat lying on bank of sand, Antsanitian Beach Resort, Mahajanga, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Traditional sailing boat and rowing boat in the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Africa

Traditional rowing boat in the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Africa

Beach at Weligama, south coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Beach on west coast of holiday island off the coast of Panay, Boracay, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Figure silhouetted at dusk in an outrigger canoe near huge cargo ship, Manila Bay, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Waterfront stilt houses and catamaran fishing boat, Coron Town, Busuanga Island, Palawan Province, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colourful fishing boats on beach, Sabang Town, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colourful fishing boat on Gota Beach, Camarines Sur, Caramoan National Park, Bicol Province, southeast Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Spectacular coastal scenery and small fishing boat, Camarines Sur, Caramoan National Park, Bicol Province, southeast Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shiphand on catamaran passing small desert island, Camarines Sur, Caramoan National Park, Bicol Province, southeast Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chilldren playing on boat, Camarines Sur, Caramoan National Park, Bicol Province, southeast Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Volcano and colourful Banka fishing boats, Lake Taal, Talisay, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Banka fishing boats, Lake Taal, Talisay, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outriggers, port of Lucena, southern area, island of Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Village of Coron, island of Busuanga, Calamian archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outrigger boat offshore from the Boracay Island resort in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tourists and outrigger canoes on White Sun Beach, at the resort of Boracay Island, off Panay, the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Local men transport model boats by canoe to market, Nosy Be Island, Madagascar, Africa

Outrigger canoeists visting cruise ship, Nosy Be, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Outrigger fishing boats under sail, returning to the village of Bunutan, eastern region, island of Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outrigger canoes on Amed beach, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Boat on Sanur Beach outside Bali Hyatt Hotel, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sanur Beach outside Bali Hyatt Hotel, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Traditional outrigger boats which fish at night for squid, on the beach during the day, on the island of Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close-up of the prow of an outrigger fishing boat on the beach in Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outrigger boats on Sanur Beach, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Outrigger fishing boats line the beach at a hamlet on the east coast of Bali, on the Lombok Strait, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outrigger fishing boats off the east coast of Bali, in the Lombok Strait, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close-up of the prow of an outrigger fishing boat on Sanur beach, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

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"Exploring the World: Outrigger Tales from Hawaii to Papua New Guinea" In the mid-1800s, Hawaiians embraced outriggers as a means of transportation and fishing, skillfully maneuvering through the Pacific waves. Meanwhile, in Myanmar's enchanting Bagan, a hot air balloon soared gracefully over ancient temples at dawn in November 2012. Traveling further east to Papua New Guinea, we find ourselves immersed in a native village where they are an integral part of their culture. These sturdy boats connect communities and provide sustenance amidst breathtaking coastal landscapes. Centuries earlier, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman embarked on his exploration expedition. His ships encountered Polynesian outrigger canoes near Fiji Islands - a fascinating encounter captured in a late 19th-century line engraving based on Tasman's original drawing from c1643. From Sri Lanka's Negombo Beach at sunrise to Easter Island's Rapa Nui with its unique outrigger canoe traditions, these vessels continue to shape lives across diverse shores. The South coast offers stunning vistas that showcase the beauty of outriggers against azure waters. Venturing into Southeast Asia, we discover Palawan's Coron Island and El Nido Bay - both adorned with vibrant outrigger boats dotting their pristine beaches. These picturesque scenes epitomize tropical paradise while highlighting the significance of these traditional watercrafts. Returning westward to Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, surfing enthusiasts ride waves atop modernized versions canoes. This fusion of tradition and contemporary sport showcases how this age-old vessel continues to evolve alongside our ever-changing world. Finally reaching Admiralty Islands off Papua New Guinea once again reminds us of the enduring legacy left by these remarkable boats throughout history. They have connected cultures and facilitated exploration for centuries - bridging gaps between distant lands and fostering understanding among people around the globe. Outriggers truly embody adventure on water.