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I recently signd up for a trip on the Europa to the Antarctic Peninsula
for the next austral summer. I picked this ship over a 'Death Star' liner partially so I could experience the sailing and the ship. Can anyone recommend where I could find information on barks, their riggings, theories of operation, or anything else I should know to help make this more of a hands on experience? Help is appreciated David www.DavidRose.us |
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DUCTTAPE wrote:
Can anyone recommend where I could find information on barks, their riggings, theories of operation, or anything else I should know to help make this more of a hands on experience? I'll email you my copy of the Tall Ships Youth Trust's guide to sailing their ships. Prince William and Stavros S Niarchos are brigs rather than barques, but most of it will probably be relevant. Pete |
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"DUCTTAPE" wrote in message oups.com... I recently signd up for a trip on the Europa to the Antarctic Peninsula for the next austral summer. I picked this ship over a 'Death Star' liner partially so I could experience the sailing and the ship. Can anyone recommend where I could find information on barks, their riggings, theories of operation, or anything else I should know to help make this more of a hands on experience? Help is appreciated David www.DavidRose.us David, you lucky b******! The Jubilee Sailing Trust publish a useful booklet for a few pounds called "Square Rig Sailing Simplified", very much based on their barques Lord Nelson and Tenacious. Contact via website www.jst.org.uk There are diagrams of the sails of Lord Nelson at http://www.jst.org.uk/pdf/categories...eck%20Plan.pdf and Tenacious at http://www.jst.org.uk/pdf/categories...eck%20Plan.pdf Duncan |
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Bark Europa is a great sailing ship - that is - she's one of the few
conversions that have actually produced a ship that is a beauty to sail and also to look at. She was originally a German lightship built in 1918. The crew are great - laid back and friendly in typical Dutch style - but efficient. We've sailed on her and she is certainly one of our favourites. You'll be in safe hands. Incidently the Captain(s) are real SAIL enthusiasts and I remember when we were sailing into Boston for TallShip 2000 we were six hours late arriving at about midnight (which really ****ed the Yanks off) 'cos we SAILED and tacked into the outer harbour in light winds rather than simply motor in. Her motto is "everything you may do, but nothing you must do." The 'Stavros' and 'Prince William' brigs are also 'conversions' and not 100% successful (their original hulls were meant to be other ships) and they are rigged a little differently to Europa. The latter is far more traditional. 'Lord Nelson'/'Tenacious' brigs are more like Europa. You can also get the training manual for the barque Eagle of the USSCG. Amazon sells it. But actually you will quickly learn the ropes and sails. And all training is given - its part of the package!! You'll have a great time. Good luck and fair winds!! Chris B. Duncan wrote: "DUCTTAPE" wrote in message oups.com... I recently signd up for a trip on the Europa to the Antarctic Peninsula for the next austral summer. I picked this ship over a 'Death Star' liner partially so I could experience the sailing and the ship. Can anyone recommend where I could find information on barks, their riggings, theories of operation, or anything else I should know to help make this more of a hands on experience? Help is appreciated David www.DavidRose.us David, you lucky b******! The Jubilee Sailing Trust publish a useful booklet for a few pounds called "Square Rig Sailing Simplified", very much based on their barques Lord Nelson and Tenacious. Contact via website www.jst.org.uk There are diagrams of the sails of Lord Nelson at http://www.jst.org.uk/pdf/categories...eck%20Plan.pdf and Tenacious at http://www.jst.org.uk/pdf/categories...eck%20Plan.pdf Duncan |
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Thx for all the info!
Yes, I'm pumped and that's why I want to find out more about participating. I am looking forward to doing this as a part of it, instead of a body on the sidelines. I'll check out the links and the book on Amazon, and of course, I hope to have plenty of pictures next January! |
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Hi, Chris:
I checked Amazon for the Eagle sail training manual and couldn't find it. Do you have a link to it? Thanks, Dexter Dexter Donham www.sailingshipadventures.com CJB wrote: You can also get the training manual for the barque Eagle of the USSCG. Amazon sells it. |
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You might also like to download the free text of "Two Years Before the
Mast" by Dana. However the conditions on board that he relates will bear nothing to the ensuite cabins and showers that you will have on the Europa!! See: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/4277 |
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