Ariane Pirogue is complete!


The Senegalese team started building Ariane before I arrived on May 3, 2024.  By the time that I left on May 17, Ariane was fully painted.  Now we just needed to procure a 15 HP motor, as well as finish outfitting her for the start of her fishing career!

 

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