Course Prospectus >> Modules 1 - 5

MODULE 1.1 - History of Ships  
Evolution of the wooden boat through the ages
Different ships for different purposes
The transition from wood to iron and steel

MODULE 2.1 – Nomenclature
Sailing ship and nautical terminology A-Z

MODULE 2.2 – Contemporary Sailing Ship Rigs
Evolution of sailing rigs
Breakdown of our period rigs.
Identification of period sailing rigs
Walk around ships and look at construction and proportions.
 
MODULE 3.1 – Standing Rigging
Identify the sections of a mast
Identify parts of the standing rig
Materials used in standing rig
Description of how shrouds and stays are set up and secured
Maintenance of standing rig

MODULE 4.1 – Running Rigging
Identify parts of the running rigging
Materials used for running rigging
Use of correct bends and hitches
Creating leads, prevention of chafe
Maintenance of running rigging

MODULE 5.1 – Sail Theory
How sails work – the airflow dynamic
Centre of effort
Construction of sails
Parts of a sail – square and fore-and-aft
Ships sail plans
Care of sails

MODULE 5.2 – Sail Evolutions
Tacking
Wearing
Boxhauling
Reefing
Heaving to
Lying –A-Hull

MODULE 5.3 – Points Of Sail
Understanding all points of sail within 360 degrees
Ships sail plans and sheeting positions