Luzzu Luzzu A luzzu () is a traditional fishing boat from the Maltese islands. They are usually painted in bright colours, while the bow has a pair of eyes. Luzzus have existed since ancient times. The word "luzzu" derives from the Sicilian "guzzu" (which itself is derived from the Italian "guzzo"). A "guzzu" or "guzzo" is a common fishing or transport vessel used in Italy and Sicily. The plural of "luzzu" is "lzuz". Luzzus are sturdy boats with a double-ended hull. The design of the Luzzu, like that of another Maltese boat, the "dgħajsa", is believed to date back to Phoenician
Junk raft 28 August 2008. On the way, they gave valuable water to record-holding ocean rower Roz Savage, also on an environmental awareness voyage, when her supplies dwindled. The construction of the JUNK Raft began in April 2008 and was finished the following month. The huge undertaking of constructing a seaworthy raft from "junk" was aided by volunteers from the environmental education programs of: Bell Elementary, Green Ambassadors, Muse Elementary, Santa Monica High School, and Westbridge School for Girls. The volunteers lent a hand by cleaning bottles, fastening bottle caps, and stuffing them into the recycled fisherman's net pontoon forms.<ref name="junkraft.blogspot.com/2008/04"></ref> Junk