Sailing boats in Salaya, Gujarat.
Last updated:Â 5 august, 2009 - 12:02 GMT
Kidnapped by Somali pirates
Imran spends 10 months of the year at sea
Imagine you're 20 years old. Your husband works as a sailor. He's away from home for 10 months every year. You only get to see him for the remaining two.
That sounds hard enough to deal with. But your husband works in the Gulf of Aden. It's regularly attacked by Somali pirates. A recent report by the International Maritime Bureau said pirate attacks worldwide have more than doubled in the first half of this year.
For Rashida, this story is a daily reality. Her husband, Imran, sails in a small boat. The family relies on his income and - despite the fact that he has been captured by pirates in the past - he has to keep working.
Rashida and Imran live in the village of Salaya, which is on the coast of Gujarat in India.
For Outlook, Anna Cunningham visited Rashida and Imran during his two months at home. They told her that - despite the risks - Imran has to return to sea if they are to survive.
Salaya Sailors
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