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Tag Archives: Sailing

Pikanto nr2-rig sailing

Had a chance to sail the PIKANTO in nr2 rig conditions today with pretty good results. More comments to follow later... Note to self: ran out of Malin Stainless Steel Leader, 80 lbs, which we use for stays and shrouds. Must buy more. Are there any other fishing wires that are good for IOM stays/shrouds? [...]

PIKANTO nr 3 sailing

Got a chance to sail PIKANTO hull nr 3 today in Turku. After a bit of servo-programming to get the travel on the HiTec winch dialled in right it was on with the deck patches and onto the water. Turns out the balance is pretty darn good as we had gusty nr1 rig weather today [...]

Turku IOM Ranking

Thanks to Jussi Jaakkola for these images from Saturday's event. It's always nice to sail with the Nr 2 rig, we only get to do that once or twice per season usually.

6 mR mark rounding

Jari put together this piece of youtube art from the Sunday photos.

2009 Musto Classic Regatta

Arranged by Brändö Seglare, the Musto Classic Regatta attracted an entry of 53 boats. Pictures from Sunday 30.8.2009 all taken from the tip of Katajanokka with a Canon 20D and a 70-200/4L lens.

Finnish Zoom and Optimist nationals

NJK hosted the 2008 Finnish championships for 38 Zoom dinghies and 114(!) Optimists over this weekend. The pictures are from the Zoom course on Sunday. Results here and here.