Are you interested in learning more about The Tall Ship's world, building your own skills as a traditional sailing deckhand, or just knowledge, or even a good story in the genre?
Below is a list of Books, video's, websites, other blogs that you will find useful. Titles are hot-linked to a retailer, or website for more information. Contributions to this list are welcome: contact bryan@spiritofsc.orgHand, Reef, and Steer; Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats
Tom Cunliffe (Hot link to a copy for sale on Amazon)
Last time I checked, a copy of this book was stowed in Spirit of South Carolina's Salon Bookcase. Check it out, and decide if you'd like your own copy. I did. It's recognized by most tall-ship sailors as a one of the best go-to references for all-round knowledge and basic skills in sailing traditional gaff-rigged vessels.. Although focused on small vessels, the principles, tips and techniques for sailing and deck-hand skills are 100% applicable to Spirit of South Carolina's deck and sail operations.
The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework (Dover Maritime)
Hervey Garret Smith
A copy of this book has also been sighted aboard in the salon bookcase. Along with it's companion, by the same author (below), they are the reference for all things having to do with rope, it's structure, maintenance, knots, splicing, both utilitarian and decorative, as well as other deckhand skills, such as canvas mending and sail repair and fabrication of objects from canvas buckets, ditty bags, to mast boots.
Hervey Garrett Smith
A copy of this,, barely holding together from years of use, is also in the salon. Some of it's content overlaps with Arts of the Sailor but the two books complement each other well. This book is your how-to do-it-yourself when you're ready to create your own ditty bag.
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice - 1996 edition
Brion Toss
There is a new, updated 2016 edition of this book for around 35 bucks, but this edition (used condition for $18 at the linked site) will more than suffice your needs relating to traditional rigging knowledge, tips, and techniques. It's as complete a resource as you'll find.
Knot-Tying Apps for your mobile device.
Useful Knots 3D for Iphone/IpadApple Store
Knots 3D for Android Google Play
Over 135 knots demonstrated. There are several apps of this category available, but this, by far is the most complete, covering all the knots you are authorized to use onboard, both utilitarian and decorative.. Using animation, and 3-dimensional views which you can stop-action.. They are the next best thing to watching an expert in demonstrating front of you. Unfortunately.. You get what you pay for. The free version only offers a few knots, with plenty of ads. I've found the price to access the full collection to be well worth it. Ask me.. I'll show you mine.
Tall Ships America Web Site
This is the National umbrella organization whose mission is to support and promote the ships, people, and programs of sail training through scholarships for youth, professional services and advocacy. Spirit of South Carolina is a member.
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