1000 Year Old Philippines Design (reviving the lost art of sailing)
The Philippines is an archipelago nation where lives have revolved around the sea for thousands of years. From fishing and transportation to trade and warfare, Filipinos are a seafaring people known for their traditional sailing boats that traverse challenging waters.
Philippines’ Unique Maritime Heritage
Situated at the top of the Coral Triangle, an area home to 75% of global coral species, Filipino boat builders are famous for constructing shallow-draft boats capable of sailing over delicate corals. However, as engine technology improved, these sailing traditions began to fade.
Hir Paduga’s Quest
Hir Paduga is one such sailor from the Philippines who sought to revive this ancient maritime art. He designed and built his own traditional sailing vessel, Baltic – Orion’s Belt, with materials sourced locally in Palawan.
Sailing by Stars
Hir Paduga navigates using celestial bodies and stars, teaching himself how to use these natural guides effectively. The Orion’s Belt, in particular, holds a special significance for him as it inspired the name of his boat.
Ancient Design Meets Modern Necessities
Baltic – Orion’s Belt showcases Hir Paduga’s ingenuity by combining traditional materials like bamboo and wood with more modern technology, such as small car engines for auxiliary power. The boat has become a symbol of reconnecting with the ocean’s past while embracing innovation.
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Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 Filippino Sailing is (almost) Lost
01:08 Meet Gener Paduga & His Sailboat Balatik
02:22 Boat Name & Navigating by the Stars
03:51 Building a 1000 year old Sailboat
05:30 Behind the Scenes of This Story
07:20 Traditional Palawan Carvings
07:35 Converted Crew Quarters
08:51 Fully Recycled Helm Station & Engines
11:30 Navigation, Instruments & Communications
13:13 Custom Toilet Room, Shower & Unique Urinal
14:51 Sailing a Traditional Paraw: Sheets & Sails
16:34 Learning to Sail
16:59 Why Build a Sailboat from a 1000-year-old design?
19:11 Learning from a Disaster
19:53 Galley & Cooking for 30 people
21:32 Solar Panels and Electric Motor
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1000 Year Old Philippines Design (reviving the lost art of sailing) Locations
- El Nido (11.1953602,119.4189097)
- Baltic - Orion's Belt is located in Palawan, Philippines, where it serves as both a testament to the area's rich maritime history and a platform for preserving this ancient sailing tradition. (12.8700977,121.0056835)
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