The fishing boats of the Trinidad north coast village of Maracas Bay are designed with dominantly high pointed bows, to get past the breakers and cut through heavy waters to head out into the open sea.
Locally they are called 'pirogues', derived from Spanish 'pirogue' meaning 'Carib dugout'. A pirogue ranging in length from 14 to 32 feet sits low in the water and is therefore stable.
The main types of fish caught off this area are King, Red Fish, Carite and Shark.
The area of Maracas Bay is unique for the harmony of its dual character... a quiet fishing village, with a much visited sea-bathing recreational spot. These two seemingly conflicting activities co-exist successfully side-by-side.
