Composition of a yawl crew


     The yawlmen of Le François are among the best of all the Martinique. The crew of a yawl is composed of eleven men. The helmsman manages the maneuver. Holding a paddle, two men orient the yawl. Pressed against wood posts going outside the craft, five men are leaning out. The 3 last orient the sails according to the direction of the wind (sheeting maneuver).



Grand Rivière  Macouba






  Le Prêcheur               Marigot






                           Ste Marie    Tartane




             Trinité
 St Pierre   FondsStDenis               Caravelle





   Le Carbet         Gros Morne




Balata                     St Joseph                                            Le Robert


Bellefontaine



                         Le Lamentin  Le François




          Fort de France




                        Les Trois Ilets


                                                Le Vauclin




 Anses  


d'Arlets
                         Ste Luce  Le Marin






                        Le Diamant


                                          Ste Anne