Introduction to Polynesian Navigation
Nainoa Thompson wrote an excellent introduction to long-distance sailing in the Pacific. He includes a line drawing of the Polynesian Star Compass.
This site details the principal constellations and the current scientific names.
Track the Voyages of the reconstructed Polynesian canoes as they sail the islands.
Teaching about Polynesian Sailing
For all grade levels
Below: Map of Polynesian expansion in the Pacific Ocean. Notice how the Polynesian triangle covers an area larger than that of the United States and Central America together.
View Polynesian Triangle in a larger map