The bow of a skûtsje is shown. The skûtsje participated in a sailing competition for these types of sailing ships. Skûtsjes are flat-bottomed and used to transport goods by water.
Nowadays, skûtsjes are only used recreationally, mainly during sailing races. The SKS and IFKS championships in the Frisian waters are probably well known.
Mijn naam is Gerrit Harmen Rypma. Ik ben woonachtig in Folsgare, een dorpje nabij Sneek. Ik ben journalist en fotograaf... Read more…