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Dbayeh Marina Sunset | غروب مرفأ ضبيه

Dbayeh Marina Sunset | غروب مرفأ ضبيه

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She owns the last wooden boat repair shop at Dbayeh Marina. He's the sailing instructor whose vessel needs work only she can do. On the water, they discover they're both in need of repair. 'Inti btisalhi ili' (أنتِ بتصلحيلي).

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Staouéli Shores

Staouéli Shores

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Sihem runs a sailing school in Staouéli. When naval architect Paolo arrives studying traditional boats, she shows him that some vessels sail beyond the visible. 'El bahr yehdi' (البحر يهدي) - The sea guides.

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The Boat Builder's Wife of Kizingitini | Mke wa Mjenzi wa Mashua wa Kizingitini | زَوْجَةُ صانِعِ المَراكِبِ في كيزينْغيتيني

The Boat Builder's Wife of Kizingitini | Mke wa Mjenzi wa Mashua wa Kizingitini | زَوْجَةُ صانِعِ المَراكِبِ في كيزينْغيتيني

Anastasia Chrome9 min read

In the boat-building village of Kizingitini on Pate Island, a master craftsman's voluptuous wife teaches his young apprentice the art of fitting things together.

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The Dhow Repairer's Mother of Kilifi | Mama wa Mkarabati wa Dau wa Kilifi | أُمُّ مُصْلِحِ المَراكِبِ في كيليفي

The Dhow Repairer's Mother of Kilifi | Mama wa Mkarabati wa Dau wa Kilifi | أُمُّ مُصْلِحِ المَراكِبِ في كيليفي

Anastasia Chrome7 min read

In the creek town of Kilifi, a dhow repairer's voluptuous mother shows his young business partner how to plug holes and seal cracks.

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The Boat Builder's Wife

The Boat Builder's Wife

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

Her husband builds dhows. The apprentice helps with the wood. When the master is away testing a new vessel, the apprentice helps with other things too.

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