We came up with the name Apricity because we had just come out of a difficult period before buying her. Our previous boat also turned out to be life-threatening, and we had to start a lawsuit. We thought our sailing adventure had come to an end. But then we came across our Taling, and we were able to sail again — our true passion. She is our warm sun.
She is also named in memory of Gertjan’s mother and our cat Lunatic, who both passed away recently. They both loved the sun immensely. As soon as it returned after winter, they would be outside enjoying the warmth it brought.
I incorporated the silhouette of the Taling into the A, with a sun behind it.
Built in 1986, our Taling 32 deserved a logo with a true ’80s vibe — classic, with a touch of hippie spirit. This font just felt right.
Our Taling is beautifully painted in an olive–sea green shade, which shifts depending on how the sunlight hits the hull. The sprayhood is a sandy beige, and her deck is teak. I respected this colour palette and chose tones that complement her beauty.
