Yrjänä Rankka 🌻

Meet “Takkebak” - my most recently acquired transportation device - over a medium somewhat less travelled by myself.

I got my first sailing school diploma (CWO 1 - non-tidal waters) yesterday so I’m almost ready to start leveling up my skills on my own boat. This is somewhat smaller than the behemoth I had to be handling for 3 days on the IJsselmeer this week.

#sailing #boat

Oct 4 at 6:04amMastodon for iOS
Show threadKristaps LiepinsOct 4
@ghard She's a beauty! I hope she won't fight you.
Show threadYrjänä Rankka 🌻Oct 4
@useravoiding the previous owner used to do a lot of competitive sailing and she is rigged as such. Also the complement of sails it came with reflects that. Lots of trimming options, light weight and a huge mainsail. What could possibly go wrong? 🤔 😅
Show threadKristaps LiepinsOct 4
@ghard Ha ha, sounds like you're into the deep end!
Show threadWoolpunkOct 4
Wow, she’s pretty. The nice thing about wooden boats is that you get to know them well because they need so much TLC
Show threadYrjänä Rankka 🌻Oct 4
@lilletale she lives under a hood when not sailing so less UV damage to the lacquer. The hull and deck are of laminate construction which also helps make keeping her in shape slightly less laborious than with some more traditional wooden boats.
Show threadWoolpunkOct 5
I’ve only encountered traditional wooden boats and they are truly are wonderful creatures