A pirogue is a traditional boat used by fishermen in Mauritius.
The pirogues are made from merantier wood or black wood for her frame and are 19 to 23 feet long. Racing pirogues are lighter and slimmer than those used for traditional fishing.
The mast is made of takamaka wood, pantropical tree ...
A pirogue is a traditional boat used by fishermen in Mauritius.
The pirogues are made from merantier wood or black wood for her frame and are 19 to 23 feet long. Racing pirogues are lighter and slimmer than those used for traditional fishing.
The mast is made of takamaka wood, pantropical tree that can reach 30 metres, while the sail rods are made of bamboo.
A pirogue can carry up to 10 persons.
A racing team is made of 7 to 8 members and to create a cheerful atmosphere for the event, the boats are usually recoated in bright colours and given fun names.
