This April, along with dozens of other venerable vessels, Mary Rose will once again compete at Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, now in its 30th edition.
"It takes the equivalent of one person working eight hours a day, nine months a year," Mr Rainier continues.
Inside, Mary Rose, the last schooner designed and built by the acclaimed Nathaniel Herreshoff, is largely unchanged from her heyday.
For Mr Rainier, who visits each year from Vienna, it is a chance to share his passion with enthusiasts from across the globe.
The engines, sails and generator all need maintenance, as with modern boats, but it`s actually simpler because there`s no electronics.
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