Mukah's boats and such

Every coastla villages and fishing community will have their share of fishing boats and perahus, Mukah seems no different. Just as at the other locations, these boats form an important component of the town ... it's lifeline being a community still dependent on fishing.


A picturesque scene from the riverbank of Batang Mukah. This must have been the typical scene greeting Mukah's first visitors.


Men mending their fishing net in the afternoon. This tedious work must be more back breaking than their daily tasks of hauling their catch onto the boat.


Two fishing boats side by side moored close to the riverbank.


More boats.


A fishing boat complete with trawling booms. The size looks just perfect for touring around the big rivers. One day, I hope to get one, fill up with fuel and supplies and just cruise around the backwaters looking for kingfishers and hopping off to spend time in remote riverine villages.


Smaller boat tambang used to ferry villagers across Batang Mukah.