Structured educational pathway outlining the progression of traditional seamanship studies.
Our educational programs are structured into three neutral competency tiers. Trainees progress by demonstrating practical skills to qualified instructional staff:
Tier 1: Foundational Studies
Focus: Foundational safety, line handling, marlinspike seamanship, basic steering commands, and safety drill orientation.
Prerequisites: General fitness and safety-induction training.
Tier 2: Intermediate Studies
Focus: Working aloft safely, setting and furling square sails under instruction, sail care, and basic navigation plotting theory.
Prerequisites: Tier 1 sign-off, climbing safety checks.
Tier 3: Advanced Studies
Focus: Deck command, piloting, celestial position reduction, crew watch coordination, and weather routing dynamics.
Prerequisites: Tier 2 sign-off, lead-instructor recommendation.
Explore Traditional Seamanship
Read the detailed outline of seamanship disciplines, rigging mechanics, and navigation studies.