I wanted to try a different sail - I wanted it to be bigger, for light winds.
The sailau, from the Louisiade Archipelago in Papua New Guinea, looked interesting. They use a large lug sail, which I read was inspired by Australian Pearl Lugger.
I made something that kinda looked right and tried it out.
This video shows some of the pros and cons I have discovered so far with this sail - and also the new personal speed record that I have accomplished with it!
Some information on the Sailau:
www.tenayatrave...
• SAILAU trailer
And also you might like my playlist of every traditional proa video that I could find: • sailing waka
4 сен 2024