Director Thor F. Jensen chatting with Conor Byrne about his trip to Berlin where he discussed the film with Sailor Sankoli John at the Humboldt Forum.
Thor also told about the impact the circumnavigation has had on the sailors and their work with the canoe Building school Pasana Group.
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SAILAU lead star and co-producer Sanakoli John is on an international speaking tour as part of a delegation of Pacific voyagers and canoe builders.
It is such an inspiring story that a traditional sailor from a small island now is travelling the world promoting his cultural knowledge. So far the story has been covered in four outlets. Link to article.
SAILAU is also a social impact campaign to inspire PNG youth to preserve their traditional knowledge and what better role model than Master Sailor Sanakoli John.
Director Thor F. Jensen and Master Sailor Sanakoli John, were invited to Berlin by the Potsdam University to discuss SAILAU at a Pacific Voyaging Conference at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin.
It was the first time the two friends met in five years after the circumnavigation but the two friends hope to team up again later in the year to present SAILAU to an Australian Audience.
