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aukepalmhof
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YOLE

Post by aukepalmhof » Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:40 pm

In 1970 France issued one stamp which shows us the Diamant Rock at Martinique with in the foreground of the stamp what I believe is a YOLE a type of watercraft used in Martinique.

She is plank built on a dugout base. Used for fishing and some are special built for racing off this island in the windward group. Racing boats constructed of special woods and prepared with great care.
Sharp bow; small transom stern, ribs fixed to the keel piece; flat bottom. Worked with rudder and tiller or a large steering paddle. Carries a large rectangular spritsail on a light mast stepped well forward and sometimes a foresail. When racing several balance boards may be employed with the 7 of the 10 men crew exerting weight outboard. Reported lengths 7-9m. e.g. length 7m, beam 1.7m.

France 1970 0.50fr. sg883, scott1278.
Source: Taken from, Aak to Zumbra a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
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