Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

7 months ago

#Jahimehe (Jahimees)
#Tallinn #Pirita #Pirita
Hunter, huntsman, gunner. #Jaht comes from the #MLG #jacht, chase or hunt, which was also a short form of #jachtschip or fast pirate ship, lit. a ship for chasing, hunting, upon which hangs the following cautionary tale: A father and son were walking
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Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

8 months ago

#Regati (Regatt)
#Tallinn #Pirita #Pirita
Regatta. Home of the #Olümpiapurjespordikeskus, Olympic (or Pirita) yachting center (see #Jahimehe), aka TOP: #TallinnaOlümpiaPurjespordikeskus, built for the 1980 Summer #Olympics. See also #Rummu.
#Maritime #Merendus
#Sport #Spordid
#Leisure #VabaAeg