"G&G" wrote
Have actually sailed on a tall ship?
Abby


Pride of Baltimore, Maryland Dove, Pride 2.


Bart Senior wrote:
I've toured many tall ships, but never sailed on one that
was ship rigged, with a square style spar. I do enjoy
studying the subject--it my favorite historical period.


Do you have a copy of Darcy Lever's "Young Sea Officer's
Sheet Anchor?" Great book, explains many aspects of sailing
a square rig as well as all the parts & terminology. It even
tells how to set up masts & tune the rig.


I have sailed on a number of large schooners--to 138 feet.


I'd call that a tall ship. Gaff riggers are a different animal.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King