Polynesian style sailing on a Proa (multi-hull outrigger sailboat) in Deboyne Islands, Papua New Guinea. The third crew member of a prau takes care of the top of the sail. Since the boat is longitudinally symmetrical, the stern and bow are exchanged when changing direction. In the picture the tip of the sail is transferred

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Polynesian Style Outrigger Sailing in Deboyne Islands, Papua New Guinea

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Size: 5211px × 4027px
Location: Deboyne Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Photo credit: © Georg Berg / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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