Fair winds, Tachek. ⚓

Photos by BCFMWU member Andrew Glen.

For nearly 60 years, Tachek connected communities. She makes her final sailing today.

Behind every crossing were skilled ferry workers who knew her well and safely carried generations of passengers home.

Capt. Chris Klassen, who sailed her as relief capatin, remembers her as a “cool little ship” and a “solid seaworthy boat.”

“She was twin screw, fixed pitch. Great to maneuver. You had to know what you were doing.”

For Capt. Klassen, that’s part of what made her special. “It’s a great training ship for traditional ship handling,” said Klassen.

“If your approach was off, your docking was going to be off. It kept you on your toes.”

He hopes the ship has an extended life after service. “It’s a valuable ship, it’s been upgraded and well-maintained. You can get into tight spots, it can take on a decent amount of cargo.”

Today we thank our members who sailed her for nearly six decades, safely connecting people and communities through every kind of weather.

Fair winds, Tachek.