The Sinagot, with its black hull and characteristic red sails, was originally a fishing boat, used notably for trawling and dredging wild oysters. With the development of oyster farming, it gradually became a living witness to a community of fishermen and a maritime expertise that has now disappeared.
It owes its name to the commune of Séné, whose inhabitants are called "Sinagots". Today, the Gulf of Morbihan is one of the few places where you can still admire a real flotilla of traditional working sailboats. Through their presence and navigation, these boats perpetuate the memory of the men and women who shaped the maritime history of the Gulf.
The knife, Le Sinagot pays tribute to this living maritime heritage, deeply rooted in the landscape and identity of Morbihan, Brittany.
Today, six Sinagots are maintained by four volunteer associations committed to the preservation and navigation of these iconic boats.
Download our document which gives a little history of each Sinagot.
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