To achieve this goal, the Yap Traditional Navigation
Society founded a school, the Yap Traditional Maritime
Institute, circa July 2006 with courses commencing
in September of the same year. The purpose
of this school is three-fold; revitalizing and
maintaining the traditional Yapese canoe building,
sailing and navigating practices, economic development
with the use of traditional practices and most
importantly re-instilling cultural pride in the
youth and communities of Yap.
As a service to our island guests, the institute
offers traditional canoe tours. These tours
are a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to join world
famous navigators as they demonstrate the art of
carving, sailing, and navigating while providing
you with extraordinary sights of Yap and her people. Arrangements
can be made for a tour through your hotel operator
or agent or by calling (691) 350-7660. |
