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Fishing Boats for Small Fisherfolks

Had you experienced riding on small fishing boats?  I was in my teens when I experienced riding on this small boat and it capsized in the middle of the sea , it was  a horrible experience on a Sunny Sunday.  We were lucky to be saved by a small fisherfolk who happened to be in the vicinity.

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Written by Florel Caparas

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  1. It’s good to know that you were able to survive. I’m not fond of going to beaches but there are events being conducted by the office which I need to join. So, yes, I already experienced riding in a small boat.

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  2. One of my earliest memories was catching a large and small snapper on the same fishing line at 3 years of age in the middle of the Manukau Harbour. We had a small dingy with an outboard motor.

    • Indeed, and I decided I will not tell my parents about it but the news had already spread in the community because the fisherman who saved us told the story when he arrived at the market.

      • You’re most welcome, Florel.
        Indeed, we must always be careful when dealing with the sea and rivers. I also have some experience of drowning in the river; like when swimming in childhood and being thrown from a rubber boat when rafting about ten years ago. I am thankful that I am still alive and have various experiences. Your experience will be a great story for your children and grandchildren later.

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