How to sail a Full-Rigged-Ship - The Sørlandet Part 1

Fullriggeren Sørlandet
4 Mar 201111:59

Summary

TLDRThis script offers an in-depth look at the art of handling full-rigged ships, focusing on the Norwegian 'Sir Lana'. It explains the ship's sail plan, the importance of braces in maneuvering, and describes five key sailing maneuvers: weighing anchor, tacking, wearing, heaving to, and anchoring under sail. The video aims to bridge the gap in sail training knowledge, showcasing the skills required to master these majestic vessels amidst a scarcity of competent crews.

Takeaways

  • 🚢 The Norwegian Full Rig 'Serlano' is one of the few remaining full-rigged ships, which are quite demanding to handle compared to barges.
  • 📚 The script aims to bridge the gap in knowledge and experience for handling full-rigged ships, as there are more tall ships than competent crews to sail them.
  • 📊 The ship has three masts: the foremast, the mainmast, and the mizzenmast, each carrying yards and square sails.
  • 🔍 The sails on all masts are similar, with specific names for each type, such as the 'fore royal', 'main royal', and 'mizzen royal', among others.
  • 📐 The ship also has fore and aft sails, including the flying jib, outer jib, inner jib, and fore topmast staysail.
  • 🪢 Braces are crucial for maneuvering the ship, used to swing the yards round by hauling them on one side of the ship and slackening on the other.
  • 💪 The process of setting sails involves cutting off gaskets, loosening the sails, and then setting them with specific commands for each sail type.
  • ⚓️ Weighing anchor under sail involves a series of commands and actions, including bracing up, setting the sails, and using the rudder and sails to assist in turning the vessel.
  • 🌬️ The ship falls off in the desired direction with the help of the wind and rudder, setting the sails to increase the effective sail area and speed.
  • 🛳️ The maneuvers described include weighing anchor, tacking, wearing, heaving to, backing, and anchoring under sail, each with its specific commands and procedures.
  • 📝 The film script serves as an educational resource for those interested in the art of sailing full-rigged ships and the intricacies of their operation.

Q & A

  • What is the Norwegian full-rigged ship Serlano?

    -The Norwegian full-rigged ship Serlano is one of the few ships of its kind still in operation, maintaining the full-rigged design. It is a ship that is owned and operated for its historical and operational significance, rather than being a modern cargo vessel.

  • Why are full-rigged ships considered demanding to handle?

    -Full-rigged ships are considered demanding to handle because they require a high level of skill and knowledge to maneuver and manage their complex rigging and sails. The complexity of their design makes them challenging to operate compared to simpler vessels.

  • What is the difference between a ship and a 'box' in terms of sailing vessels?

    -A 'box' in this context likely refers to a modern cargo ship, which does not carry square sails. The main difference is that full-rigged ships, like the Serlano, carry square sails on the aftmost mast, while modern cargo ships do not.

  • Why is there a shortage of competent crews to sail tall ships?

    -There is a shortage of competent crews to sail tall ships because systematic sail training for professional crews was discontinued around the same time that the international fleet of sail training vessels began to increase. This has led to a gap in the transmission of sailing knowledge, experience, and tradition.

  • What is the purpose of this film about the Serlano?

    -The purpose of this film is to help bridge the gap in sailing knowledge by focusing on the Serlano and showing how to maneuver her and handle her sails, thereby educating viewers on the art of handling full-rigged ships.

  • How many masts does the Serlano have and what are they called?

    -The Serlano has three masts. The foremost one is called the foremast, the one amidships is the mainmast, and the aft one is the mizzenmast.

  • What are the sails on the Serlano's masts called?

    -The sails on the Serlano's masts are called the four royal falter, gallant, four topsail, lower topsail, and fore-and-aft sails on the foremast. On the mainmast, they are called main royal, main topgallant, main upper topsail, main lower topsail, and main course. On the mizzenmast, there are mizzen royal, mizzen topgallant, mizzen topmast staysail, mizzen lower topsail, and the spanker.

  • What is the role of braces in maneuvering the Serlano?

    -Braces are ropes used to swing the yards around by hauling them on one side of the ship while slackening them on the other. They are of particular importance in maneuvers as they allow the ship to be trimmed as desired. The braces are attached to the yardarms and are used to control the angle of the sails relative to the wind.

  • How are the braces on the Serlano arranged?

    -The braces on the Serlano are arranged such that the four braces and main braces are arranged in the same way. The three lower sails are braced from the fife rails on starboard and port side respectively. The royal and topgallant braces are led off to the mainmast down to the deck. The mizzen braces are rigged differently, led forward to the mainmast, crossing each other and down the mast to the deck.

  • What are the major commands for the maneuver of weighing anchor under sail on the Serlano?

    -The major commands for the maneuver of weighing anchor under sail include 'brace up fore and aft', 'weigh anchor', 'hoist outer jib', 'haul out the spanker', 'brace round forward', and 'set the courses'. These commands guide the crew in setting the sails, handling the anchor, and steering the ship.

  • How does the process of setting sails on the Serlano begin?

    -The process begins with the command 'lay aloft and loose all sail'. The crew goes aloft and cuts off the gaskets, which secure the furled sails to the arms. Once the sails are loosed, the crew prepares to set the sails by letting go of the clue lines and bunt lines for the lower topsail, hoisting the upper topsail, and setting the royals and topgallants.

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