Phinisi

Phinisi is a type of boat that is popular in Indonesia. It is named after the Indonesian word for the largest sail on the boat, which is called the phinisi sail.

Now, let's imagine a big toy boat that you can play with in your bathtub. You know how it has sails that you can adjust to make it move in different directions? A phinisi is a lot like that, except it's much bigger and can hold people and cargo like a real boat.

The phinisi is made out of wood, mostly from the tropical forest in Sulawesi, where they are built by skilled craftsmen who have been making these boats for hundreds of years. They use special tools to carve the wood and shape it into the curved hull and tall mast that you see on a phinisi.

One of the unique features of a phinisi is that it has two masts with phinisi sails on each one. These sails are made out of a special fabric that is strong enough to catch the wind and propel the boat forward. The sails are also designed to be able to adjust in different ways, depending on the direction of the wind.

Phinisi boats are often used for fishing, transporting goods between islands or as a tourist attraction. People can go on phinisi boat tours to explore some of the beautiful islands around Indonesia.

So, to sum up: Phinisi is a type of boat that is traditional in Indonesia, made out of wood and has special sails that can catch the wind and move the boat forward. It is used for fishing, transporting goods, and as a way for people to go on boat tours and explore the islands.