Master Far North waka builder and traditional navigator Hekenukumai Puhipi (Hector Busby) has been named the Northland Sailor of the Year for 2012. (subs: crrct 2012) The 80-year old sailor and ...

Hector Busby sails the traditional way. The 76-year-old sailor built his waka hourua (double-hulled voyaging canoe) Te Aurere himself, digging out two kauri trees, and he navigates using stars, the ...

Kaumatua, carver, navigator and waka builder Hekenukumai Busby is credited with reviving traditional ocean voyaging in Aotearoa. Photo / Sarah Ivey Sir Hekenukumai Puhipi – also known as Hector Busby ...

Master Far North waka builder and traditional navigator Hekenukumai Puhipi (Hector Busby) has been named the Northland Sailor of the Year for 2012. The 80-year old sailor and community leader from ...