Will's Racing Dhow Photographs

On one of his visits to the RAK dhow yards, Will stopped by the workplace next door where racing dhows are constructed and repaired.

These are photographs from that visit.

These sleek racing dhows come in various sizes	The dhows are reconstructed,often replacing all but thekeel	The hull exterior is covered with several layers of varnish until it is as smooth as glass	One of the dhows ready for transport
The interior ribs in place, ready for the rowers' benches	There are usually three dhows being repaired at one time	Poles waiting for blades to be attched -- the oars for each dhow	Races are held on weekends in various emirates
The forms used to shape the hull	One of the larger racing dhows with construction almost complete	Dhows have teams of 12, 14, 16 or 18 oarsmen	Rudders come in different designs
A model dhow under the hull of a fishing dhow being refitted