Core Skills: Rigging Small Boats
- Dates
- July 13 – July 19
- Location
- Brooklin, Maine
- Tuition
- $900
- Materials
- $53
- Instructor
- José Hernandez-Juviel
- Experience Level
- Beginner
- Activity Level
- Low
This is a five-day course ending Friday
One aspect of building your own boat that always seems to get put off till the last minute is rigging. All too often, folks put hundreds of hours into thinking about every last detail of their build, only to put whatever lines they could find at the last minute onto the boat. It’s also common to see small sailboats rigged in “unique” ways. Most building plans do not have detailed rigging instructions. Join renowned rigger, sailmaker, and knot tyer, Jose Hernandez-Juviel, for a week of hands-on information and learning. Jose will cover traditional and modern rope, blocks, knots and all the other little things you might need to get your small boat rigged and ready to sail. Throughout the week, you will work on small projects, knot-tying, and rigging one of the school’s sailboats. Feel free to bring plans for a boat you would like Jose and the class to discuss rigging options.
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Who is this course best suited for?
This course is appropriate for someone with little or no experience. The course is designed around the idea that you have not done this before or know very little about the subject. Students should pay more attention to suggested readings or videos to help familiarize themselves ahead of time.
This course involves a low level of activity throughout the week including: occasional standing and working, seating is usually available, working on your own project at your own pace is common.
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