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" We come to waves now, near land and far out [said Abera]. The main swell, nao bangaki [nao- wave or swell] comes from the South; it is big and low and does not break; it is independent of the trade wind. If you are in a canoe bound from Onotoa to Tabiteuea [about north-north-west] you feel it as a slow heave that rolls the canoe a little from the port side. This swell can be detected over all the seas."- We, the Navigators page 182

More to come, lots more! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />