Marshall Islands : Flying Traditional Marshallese Proa

Footage by Ainikiōm All Rights Reserved Wa in ej 24 ne, waan Leyson Aluka jen Narmej Island (Jittok-En) ilo Jālwōj Atoll, juōn likao eo ewōr 35 an iōō im emōj an kōmmane 4 tipñōl ko rej jerbal ion Jālwōj rainin. Video in ekar kōmman Ilo raan in Monday, December 15th ilo mōlean Jittok-En ilo Jālwōj. Translation: This wa (canoe) is a 24 footer, built by Leyson Aluka(steering the canoe), a 35 year old man from Narmej Island, who’s built 4 Tipñōl (middle-sized traditional proa) that are now catering for the people’s needs in Jālwōj Atoll. This video was made in December 15th in the waters of Jittok-En in Jālwōj (Jaluit Atoll). {end translation} This piece features local young man, Mr. Leyson Aluka. He is one of our master canoe builders/sailers who has built and practically trained many boys and young men over the years including his kids, to build and sail canoes that are currently being used today to sustain people’s livelihoods in the islands. Here, Mr. Aluka shows us a portion of his skills in maneuver