Senegal has all the makings of a vibrant surf scene: consistent breaks, warm water and a friendly, inviting culture. But without access to the raw materials needed to shape their own boards, many miss out on the fun. One local surfer found a unique way to create his own boards and has now launched a business with the goal of becoming the first Senegalese surfboard shaper.
Catching Some Waves Off Senegal's Dakar
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A man surfs in waters off Senegal's capital Dakar. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA)
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Pape Diouf shapes a surfboard in his Dakar workshop. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA)
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Walid Moukadem shapes a surfboard in his Dakar workshop. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA)
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A surf swell hits the shoreline of Dakar, Senegal. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA)