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American Institute of Seamanship

Course Roadmap

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.

Traditional Seamanship