Jaap, this is a beautiful ship and I would love to see the entire vessel if You shot any more. It is not unusual for the helmsman to use feet - I've done it many times, especially when Your hands are busy doing something else. Great shot.
And no head. Oh. He's hiding it. Well, okay then. From a non-sailor, it's nice to get a little insight into how these folks handle their craft, even if it seems a little unorthodox.
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