Check out this update… Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered among the best navigators in the Pacific. They had to be as the atolls they sailed between were great distances apart and much of the sailing was on open ocean where no land could be
Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of these tender vessels seems to have phases of popularity. These photos are by Westward II in Uliga in 2013. As of 2026, while we occasionally see riwut canoes and we are forever optimistic for their
Waan Aelon in Majel, aka WAM or The Canoe House, plays a key role by training groups of young Marshallese who lost their way in the education system and providing them with vocational and English-Math skills.
A Harvard science professor wants to further document traditional Marshallese navigation methods to help boost the islands’ indigenous culture. About his book…
The late Lijon Eknilang, a master navigator from Rongelap Atoll, performs a traditional Marshallese navigation chant. To learn more about Marshallese canoes and traditional navigation, visit the Waan Aelon in Majel site.
La Mancha Media — a California nonprofit corporation — was in the Marshall Islands in March 2018 to continue its goal of filming worthwhile projects around the world. The team published its RMI ‘episode’ on May 24, 2018.
Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) is based in Delap, just west of the Marshall Islands Resort. The grassroots non-profit, non-government organization known as WAM trains Marshall Islands youth based on the traditions of the Marshallese canoe as well as basic English and math. Sail on a
Check out this update… “ Hey guy, I know what I saw and I saw the lady! — Bilimon Amram, as remembered by his friend Charles Domnick Update · July 2017 The Photograph The photograph suggested to be of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan in the Marshall Islands, found in the US national archives. Photo courtesy of Les Kinney/US…
If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692 in Delap, right across from K&K Island Pride Supermarket. $10 to $15 will get you a taste treat.
November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall Islands, the ABC’s Foreign Correspondent
Check out this update… Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered among the best navigators in the Pacific. They had to be as the atolls they sailed between were great distances apart and much of the sailing was on open ocean where no land could be seen. Once canoes were 10 miles from atolls the…
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of
You need or want a product, but you can’t work out a way to ship
This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able
Majuro Cooperative School is a private, secular school educating students in grades pre-K through 12th.
If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692
Not all restrooms are created equal in Majuro, so here’s a rundown on where to
The Marshall Islands handicrafts are extremely artistic, long-lasting and a joy to own. The making
Good food with a fabulous view: That’s The Toeak Bar and Grill in Uliga. The
Bikendrik Islands is one of two luxurious places to stay on a small islands in
This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able
A group of cruisers were lucky enough to have Won Hai Shien owner give us
An aerial view of the Marshall Islands Resort showing its solar panel array, installed in
Check out this update… “ Hey guy, I know what I saw and I saw
November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall
Check out this update… Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered
This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future.
Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of
My Remembering RMI guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off and
The Marshall Islands are named after Captain John Charles Marshall who was born in 1748
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for
The Marshalls Billfish Club hosts regular monthly tournaments and two premier competitions each year: The July Tournament and the All Micronesia Tournament, a.k.a. the All Mike.
Despite the fact that Majuro is the country’s largest population center, with about 23,156 residents,
Soccer has become a huge thing for Marshallese in RMI and the US mainland in
The Historic Preservation Office, found in the Alele Museum and Library building next to
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It looks after all aspects of commercial fishing in the nation, bringing in substantial revenue. Director Glen Joseph believes in transparency at all levels, commissioning in-depth, magazine-style annual reports every year.
Beran Island in Ailinglaplap is the capital of surfing in the Marshall Islands. It’s managed by Indies Trader, a company owned by Australian Martin Daly.
Marine scientists are regular visitors to the Marshall Islands. Their specific research topics vary, but most choose the Marshalls because our reefs are so accessible … plus those that aren’t so accessible, on the remote outer islands, are truly unique.
Check out this update… Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club built and maintains moorings at two islands in Majuro lagoon.
A fish landed on the deck of our yacht Seal. What did I do? Prepared
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club began working on a mooring project for Enemanet and Eneko
Enemanet Island, a few miles from downtown Uliga in Majuro, is the perfect place for
Yachts checking into Majuro, capital of the Marshall Islands, generally agree that the process is
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is a social and safety non-profit organization. They held a
Check out this update… “ Hey guy, I know what I saw and I saw
If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692
November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall
Check out this update… Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast