Outrigger Canoe Outrigger Paddling

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Originally developed by Malayo-Polynesian speaking peoples of Southeast Asia, the history of Outrigger Paddling spans many years. Outrigger paddling  uses a  type of canoe featuring one or more lateral support floats known as outriggers, which are fastened to one or both sides of the main hull. Smaller canoes often employ a single outrigger on the port side, while larger canoes may employ a single outrigger, double outrigger, or double hull configuration