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The Martinique yole, from construction to sailing practices, a model for heritage safeguarding
La yole de Martinique, de la construction aux pratiques de navigation, un modèle de sauvegarde du patrimoine
Created several centuries ago, the Martinique yole reflects the importance of traditional boats in the history of the region. A yole is a light, fast, shallow-draught boat with a tapered shape, which can sail with one or two sails. Crew members must perch off the hull on long movable poles to balance the boat, requiring great agility,...
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