Did ancient Polynesians visit California? - General Tiki

G gonzo Member Joined: Feb 06, 2003 Posts: 77	G gonzo Posted posted on Mon, Jun 20, 2005 1:58 PM Interesting read. I have a tough time with the conclusions. The Tomol I have seen in Ventura bears no resemblance that I see to the hawaian technology. Neither do the paddles: Chumash used Kayak style double paddles. The sweet potato is the definitive proof that at least a trading event occurred with south america in ancient times. In more modern times wayward Hawaiian sailors hired on to european vessels formed little beach colonies in California and Baja which probably died out from lack of females. Dave

Interesting read.

I have a tough time with the conclusions. The Tomol I have seen in Ventura bears no resemblance that I see to the hawaian technology. Neither do the paddles: Chumash used Kayak style double paddles.

The sweet potato is the definitive proof that at least a trading event occurred with south america in ancient times.

In more modern times wayward Hawaiian sailors hired on to european vessels formed little beach colonies in California and Baja which probably died out from lack of females.

Dave

Post #166996 by gonzo on Mon, Jun 20, 2005 1:58 PM