Male passengers were fastened to the boat by leather straps, which served the double purpose of hauling traces and to prevent [the men] from drowning should they accidentally fall into the water.
Meesreisijad ühendati paadiga nahkrihmade abil, millel oli kaks eesmärki – need olid nii veorihmadeks kui ka päästsid mehed uppumisest, kui nad juhtusid vette kukkuma.