In more recent years, less traditional boats have gained popularity.
It won't be hot because we're going to be on a traditional boat.
They can be found living on their traditional boats during the dry season, but usually keep to land in the rainy season.
"On a traditional boat of this size," he says, "to do what we have just done, you need at least 14 people working."
The fishing is done mostly on traditional boats and trawlers.
There are also traditional and speed boats that serve the people who live near the riverside.
His was the world of traditional wooden boats and yachts.
It shows the traditional boat of Nordland - the nordlandsbåt.
There is a pilgrimage to the Island once a year on 16 July followed by a race of traditional boats.
Its shipyards are today the only site for the building and maintenance of these traditional boats.