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What are outrigger canoes? How did it get such name?

The outrigger canoe is mostly used to transport people from island to island. This kind of a canoe possesses more than one lateral support floats which are termed as outriggers. The outriggers are carefully fastened into the two sides of the central hull. The outriggers are very well advantageous for the canoe as they do grant seaworthiness and a great dose of stability for the canoe. The smaller boats usually make use of solo outriggers positioned on the port portion; meanwhile, the bigger canoes employ double outrigger specifications.

A Little Bit of Flash Back

The traditional ones can be traced back to the Malays of the South East Asian coasts. They were developed and commonly used by the people who spoke the Malayo-Polynesian languages who hailed from South East Asia. The vessel was primarily constructed for transportation use when they headed to New Zealand and Polynesia all throughout the Austronesian resettlement era. Up to this date, the traditional form of the watercraft can still be seen as utilized by the people of the Austronesian clusters which include the Micronesian, Malay, Polynesian, and Melanesian.

Even the troop of Magellan can attest to the laudable efficiency of the units. It can be remembered that Antonio Pigafetta had recorded that the Chamorro sailboats were able to surpass their vessels in terms of maneuverability and speed. It can also be well remembered that the proa, the name of the sailing canoe used mainly by the Micronesians, was held to be the fastest in the category of the sailing vessels in the course of the 20th century.

Throughout time and with the interpolation of these days' technological advantage, the traditional units have started diverting from the sole purpose of being a sea vessel. To date, the traditional outrigger canoes are now also serving the purpose of becoming a fishing boat. They are now also crafted to be larger than the traditional size and gasoline engine-powered which usually carry passengers who live in the far flung islands especially in the Philippines wherein the vessel is known as the "bangka or banca".

A Look at the Outrigger Canoe Racing

Since canoeing has become a well-loved sport by the water-lover crowds, more and more enthusiasts are also into the outrigger canoe racing feats. A lot of canoeing clubs from all over the world are adherents of the outrigger canoe racing adventure.

Generally, the outrigger canoe racing was popularized by the people from Hawaii and the rest of the dwellers in the islands of the Pacific Ocean. The race is likewise held famous in New York, California, and a lot other coastal states in the United States of America.

The traditional outrigger canoes are typically composed of wood but then the latest designs for the outrigger canoe race are composed of the much advanced fiberglass. The available sizes are good for solo player, two persons, and six occupants. Every canoe employed for racing purposes involve a pontoon which is known as the ama. It is affixed onto the canoe gunwales via two lengthy beams referred to as the iako.

The competing racing teams cover a range of 500 up to 3,000 meters or can even extend up to 30 miles. Most of the long distance racetracks extend from one island to another. One of the exhibitions by the teams includes the teammates who either climb aboard or leap out of the boat. These exhibitions take place right in the middle of the ocean waters without the paddlers slowing down their paces or stopping completely.

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