3.0 PARTS OF AN OUTRIGGER CANOE
The naming of the parts which make up the outrigger framework can naturally be given English equivalents. However, out of respect it is common practice to use the original names as given to them by, in particular, the Hawaiians, as it is principally the Hawaiian outrigger canoe that is used internationally for outrigger canoe racing.
The exception to this exists amongst islands and cultures of Oceania, be they Micronesian, Melanesian or of a different region of Polynesia, whereby the locals will use terms which accommodate their own language. Many indigenous names exist for canoe, but the more universal used in outrigger canoe racing include: Wa'a - Hawaii, Va'a - Tahiti, Waka Ama - New Zealand. ( In all cases the "W" is pronounced "V")
English - Hawaiian - Maori
Float - AMA - AMA
Spar - IAKO - KIATO
Hull - KA'LE - HIWI
Spreader - WAE WA'A - TAUMANU
Gunwale - MO'O - RAUWA
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