Russian Bay, Madagascar



These chaps fish in their small kayaks and can be far away from land. Once they set sail it is amazing how well they sail and with just 5-10 kn wind they can be fast. Look at the below photo and you will see his sail is made from different materials; read rice and flower sacks. But it works well.

 The view from my office (cockpit). Look well and you will see some houses (huts).

































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