Posted on February 22nd,2011I had not been aware that in the Persian Gulf region they sail modern racing dhows. Imagine a sandbagger crossed with a traditional lateen rig crossed with modern construction and rigging. These look fun fun fun! Fusion of Tradition-y too.
Thanks to WoodenBoat‘s My Wooden Boat of the Week blog for the link and back story.
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Crazy. From when they’re launching them,looks like you’re always listing to one side or the other? Mast at 90 degrees doesn’t seem to be an option.
I never noticed any kind of centerboard / daggerboard. There must be something of that kind. That may help,but it is likely that these boats just want to heel.