Traditional boat with six-oars

Smallest type of Maldivian boat.
This image depicts a bokkura, the smallest type of boat used in the Maldives, with four oars. But the ‘hafaali dhoani’ has six oars and is larger than this boat.

‘Hafaali dhoani’ is a boat about 15 feet (4.57 meters) long. This boat has six oars, and eight people can go fishing in it: the chief fisherman (keyolhu), his helper, and six men who will row it with the six oars that are attached to it. These vessels had previously practiced trolling.

Usually, the fishermen set sail at midnight. Specialist fishermen, who are physically fit and active, rowed the boat with passion. They rowed the boat with passion. Their well-sculpted bodies were a testament to their active lifestyle and the intense physical exertion they underwent. It kept them in shape and is a beneficial kind of exercise. All rowing team members must work together to maintain synchronization, coordination, and trust.

It required commitment and a lot of hard work. The rhythm of the oars hitting the water and the feeling of floating across it were like nothing else. And as they rowed the dhoani, they could see the beautiful shoreline of the islands, which was lined with palm trees. They also relished the stunning islands’ natural beauty.

The most common fish they captured were sailfish, marlin, dorado, bonito, big-eye tuna, bluefin tuna, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. When the fishermen get back to the island, they share their catch with each other. The owner of the dhoani gets a quarter of the catch, and the other fishermen each get the same amount.

The Maldivians also came up with this boat, which is both basic and spectacular. To make their lives easier and help them achieve their goals, they had a unique boat built specifically for them.

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