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Art. VII. — A. Matsutm;ra : 



put to leeward. But in the sailing type of canoe, the out- 

 rigger is also to windward even though the paddle may be 

 used on account of the calm. This is general throughout Micro- 

 nesia, and we find the same manner of building in our Benin 

 Islands. In Torres Straits and Mindanao outriggers are often fitted 

 to both sides. In a more or less largo sailing type of canoe, a 

 sort of platform which, consists of several pieces of boards placed 

 on two thwart-poles is provided, sometimes on one side and some- 

 times on both, in order to carry iroods. 



Fig. 26. — The same model as seen from above. 



The rowing types of canoes are propelled by paddles with 

 rounded blades, while others are driven by sails. In the latter 

 case, a triangular sail is hoisted on the mast erected in the middle 

 of the boat and made secure by means of coconnt ropes fastened 

 at the top of it. The sail is now made of white cotton fabric, 

 though a rough sort of matting was formerly used for the purpose. 



