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Faluca

Posted by Eva de Lourdes on October 19, 2024

The faluca or falucca is a sailing boat used in Egypt. It is reminiscent of the Puerto Rican Nativo. It of course predates the Nativo. Both have only one sail. Originally used for fishing, they are now also used for sport and tourism.

A faluca viewed from the one I was sailing on.

The one sail is enormous and practically covers the length of the boat.

Raising the sail
Fully raised sail.

The boat was owned and managed by a Nubian family near Aswan.

Youngest member of the family in training.

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