Sequence showing a number of Senegalese trying to leave the country on hand-painted and -decorated wooden pirogue. MS of young man climbing into pirogue to join group of some 15 people. Once the boy is on board, pirogue leaves shore and sails toward horizon, a few ships can be seen in background. MCS of several people aboard pirogue in driving rain, wearing red, green or yellow raincoats, leaping into water to get to beach. Various shots of pirogues sailing in rain during storm.