In Northern Madagascar, a Regatta of Traditional Sailboats to "Showcase This Heritage"

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Madagascar will host its largest regatta until July 19th. On Friday, July 17th, between Ramena and Diego Suarez, at the northern tip of the island, some forty dhows will set off on a 34-kilometer course in the turquoise waters of the bay. These traditional wooden sailboats, about ten meters long, will have to contend with winds that could exceed 50 km/h. But beyond the competition, the event aims to revive traditional sailing, a part of Madagasc…