The effort to save the Falls of Clyde has suffered at least a temporary setback. Last November, we posted about an announcement by the Save the Falls of Clyde — International, a group endeavoring to move the Falls of Clyde, the last surviving iron-hulled, … Continue reading
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These days just about anything with a mast or two is called a “tall ship.” Some are and many are not. One ship that definitely qualifies is Rhode Island’s Oliver Hazard Perry. A dedicated team of riggers has just about … Continue reading
Would you like to know how to sail a square-rigger? Part 3 of “How to Sail a Full-Rigged Ship,” courtesy of the full-rigged ship Sørlandet. Part 3 looks at wearing ship and anchoring under sail. How to sail a Full-Rigged-Ship – The Sørlandet … Continue reading
Would you like to know how to tack a square-rigger? Part 2 of “How to Sail a Full Rigged Ship,” courtesy of the full-rigged ship Sørlandet. Part 2 looks at tacking. How to sail a Full-Rigged-Ship – The Sørlandet Part 2 … Continue reading
So you want to learn to sail a square-rigger? Here is one of the best visual explanations of the basics that I have come across, courtesy of the full-rigged ship Sørlandet. Part 1 looks at the sails & rigging. How to sail a … Continue reading