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MUSAFIR, THE BOAT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Musafir is a platform for the message of peace, freedom and unity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is a 70 foot traditional engineless dhow, built in Kipini (Kenya) with archaic techniques using locally sourced material with the support of dozens of volunteers and craftsmen. The construction started in 2011 with the building of the boatyard, which also worked as our house and after 3 years gave birth to the Musafir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day of the launch we celebrated by providing food for all the town community, 800 people, local band and cultural blessing.
Few months later we managed to rise manually the mast, and with no electricity nor fix deck we left for the maiden voyage.
The boat is in continuous upgrade, receiving care and yearly maintenance.
Musafir was, and still is, the largest engine-less Dhow sailing the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are powered by the wind. Not having an engine is a choice that we took to be conscious of our surroundings, moving in harmony with nature and her rhythm. We put aside the well established human mind set of imposing our desires over nature. We need to stay more connected to be able to appreciate and take care of the planet we all share. We deliver our message to the world without the use of fossil fuels, and minimise our impact on the environment through conscious choices of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Built: 2014<\/strong>
Rig: double mast – lateen rigging<\/strong>
Length Overall: 24 meters<\/strong>
Length on Deck: 21 meters<\/strong>
Draught: 2 meters<\/strong>
Cargo Capacity: 60 tons<\/strong>
Maximum Number of Sails: 3 sails<\/strong>
Professional Crew: 7 people<\/strong>
Trainees: 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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