Ancient Voyaging--Pacific Side

[CMelahn@aol.com]

Given that we are truly a global group, some may be interested in theories 
and evidence regarding ancient Polynesian voyaging and their possible early 
contact with the West Coast of North and South America.

I am hardly an expert, but I recall hearing mention of evidence of early 
Polynesian contact in British Columbia.  Those interested might find more at:
http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/pvs/L2migrations.html 

 and/or some--for example, those who have considered a recreation of Prince 
Henry's voyage--may be interested in the current effort to recreate a voyage 
from Hawaii to Rapa Nui:
http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/pvs/rapanui/rapaintro.html

And for those seeking a Sinclair link in this, the Captain Francis Sinclair 
family history, living first among the Maori in New Zealand and then among 
the Hawaiians on Niihau, is always fascinating.

Chris Melahn
Kailua, Hawaii