Teens’ Creation: Made by a Young Adult

This article discusses the work of “ungdomarnas,” a group of young boat builders who create boats in Stockholm, Sweden under the guidance of an experienced coach. Each boat takes between 1000-3000 hours to build, and the kids work on them during weekends and holidays for about a year or two. The process involves the use… Continue reading Teens’ Creation: Made by a Young Adult

Craftsman Delighted with Discovery of High-Quality Driveshaft // 0551

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to the lifespan of a marine vessel or component, including the materials used in its construction, the quality of its maintenance and upkeep, and the stresses placed upon it during operation. In the case of a high-speed hydrofoil, which uses wings or foils to lift the… Continue reading Craftsman Delighted with Discovery of High-Quality Driveshaft // 0551

Driveshaft being installed // 0616

Posted by markiisi on 2016-04-10 20:20:34 Tagged: , spring , craftsman , hull , device , artisan , sailing , arts and crafts , diesel , sail boat , suomenlinna , helsinki , suomi , wood working , renovation , finland , ship , maritime , sail ship , marine , crane , gulf of… Continue reading Driveshaft being installed // 0616

Suomenlinna drydock in a lazy, hazy spring sunlight

It utilised to be a significant strategic asset in the age of sail. Posted by markiisi on 2016-04-10 16:12:56 Tagged: , Tamron 17-50 , spring , craftsman , hull , equipment , artisan , finland , arts and crafts , diesel , gulf of finland , suomenlinna , panorama , helsinki , suomi , sail… Continue reading Suomenlinna drydock in a lazy, hazy spring sunlight

It takes a while to get used to omnipresent curved lines // 0547

Seasickness by composition, whew! Posted by markiisi on 2016-04-09 19:17:33 Tagged: , spring , craftsman , hull , machine , artisan , sailing , arts and crafts , diesel , sail boat , suomenlinna , helsinki , suomi , wood functioning , renovation , finland , ship , maritime , sail ship , maritime ,… Continue reading It takes a while to get used to omnipresent curved lines // 0547