"At the backbone of the maritime tradition lies the outrigger canoe," explains Jo Anne Van Tilburg "the quintessential symbol of Polynesian mastery of the sea. The outrigger canoe is today part of ...

Yet, Polynesian seafaring culture was in decline ... Stretched out on a mat between the canoe and the outrigger, I have a pleasant view of mountains and valleys that appear especially green ...

1. French Polynesia - Martin explores French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, whilst on a Polynesian outrigger canoe.He swims with sharks & sails to the remote Marquesas. More info ...