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Dbayeh Marina Sunset | غروب مرفأ ضبيه
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).
Virgin Islands Vixen
Charter boat captain Denise has ferried celebrities and billionaires through the BVI, but when ordinary schoolteacher Matt wins a trip, she gives him a voyage no money could buy.
Staouéli Shores
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.
Thames Barge
Last of the Thames barge skippers, Margaret sails the estuary on her restored vessel. When maritime historian James joins a voyage, she charts more than the river.
Weymouth Harbour
Harbourmaster Brenda has managed Weymouth's waterfront for thirty years. When sailing school owner Marcus proposes partnership, the waters get deep fast.
Yanbu Yacht
Captain Nadia runs sunset cruises along the Red Sea coast. When mysterious passenger Karim charters her yacht for a week, the deep waters reflect deeper desires. 'Al bahr yifham illi al ard ma tifham' (البحر يفهم اللي الأرض ما تفهم) - The sea understands what land cannot.
Safari ya Dhow
Three days sailing to Pemba. The captain sleeps on deck with the crew. His thick wife sleeps below—in the private cabin, in the darkness, with the only passenger who caught her eye.