Yoles again

Each year while we are anchored near Le Marin, Martinique we see lots of local Yoles out on the water.  Most of them are single sail versions so when we saw this double sail version go by I could not resist taking a few photos.

The crew hikes out on small boards to compensate for heel - the technique looks similar to the log boats out of Oxford, MD.

The boat does not have a tiller or keel but is steered with a large stern oar.

When you watch the boats underway the crew on the hiking boards are all over the place