concept   yaw
culture   traditional Polynesian navigation
statement   Traditional Polynesian navigation relies on the crucial concept of yaw to maintain course and speed of the canoe.
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1 yaw Marine navigation in Polynesia In Polynesian marine navigation, yawing of the canoe is carefully observed and adjusted to maintain the desired course and speed. 1
2 yaw traditional Polynesian navigation In traditional Polynesian navigation, yaw refers to the side-to-side movement of a canoe or vessel and is important for maintaining course over long distances. 1