KOROR, Palau — Palau is mourning the loss of a master of a dying art. President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has issued a presidential proclamation honoring Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, whose death leaves a void in the ranks of the few people alive who could still read the stars, swells and winds to cross […]
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Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, Son of Mau Piailug, Passes Away at 56
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Grandmaster navigator Sesario Sewralur, who carried on his father’s mission to preserve traditional Pacific wayfinding, died July 10 in Taiwan due to heart complications, hours before his 57th birthday, according to a GoFundMe account set up by a student and family friend on behalf of his family. Known […]
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Alingano Maisu Nears Taiwan After 1,000 Miles at Sea
The crew of Alingano Maisu is doing well. After navigating through rough weather and heavy storms, they have now reached clearer skies and steady winds. With more than 1,000 miles behind them, the canoe is making strong time as it continues toward Taiwan. Excitement is building for the official arrival ceremony in Kaohsiung on March […]