Polynesian navigators

Polynesian navigators are skilled sailors who used traditional methods to explore and settle vast Pacific islands centuries ago. They relied on natural cues like the position of stars, the sun, ocean currents, wave patterns, wind, and the flight of birds to determine their direction and position at sea. Their deep knowledge of the environment and celestial navigation allowed them to voyage thousands of miles across open ocean with remarkable accuracy, demonstrating sophisticated understanding and mastery of maritime navigation without modern instruments.