THE NAVIGATORS
Discover the secrets of the palu of Micronesia
who have navigated their boats for 6,000 years using arcane navigation arts
to cross thousands of miles of open ocean with no compasses or charts. Part
adventure story, part traveller's tale, this video is also a serious scientific
inquiry.
Mau Piailug lives on the small Caroline island of Satawal, and in his
late seventies is the youngest of the few remaining fully initiated navigators.
On Satawal, the people have kept this heritage alive. But with increasing western
influence, Mau fears that the next generation will not carry on their unique
sea knowledge. (Duration 59 min). SW 0.5 lbs.
