I was surprised to see White
Horse, a 28 ft. Satawalese traditionally-made
sailing canoe undergoing repairs on Yap. It had been purchased
by a hotel on Yap and was being restored to give rides to tourists in Colonia
Bay. I had gone fishing on this magnificent vessel when it visited
Lamotrek Atoll in 1987. The wooden pegs used to tighten the new lashings
can be seen between the planks of the bow section and the hull and also
below the gunnel. It is not uncommon for sailing canoes to be overhauled
again and again for up to 30 years.
Micronesian Tour
1999 | Return to Home Page
