Archive for November, 2008
Splicing 4-Strand Kevlar
Wes taught Rob and I how to splice shroud layed 4-strand Kevlar today. It works very similar to a 6 strand wire splice except you only have four strands to worry about. It’s also a lot more forgiving and doesn’t hurt as much. No blood was shed in the making of this splice. That is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Here’s a Fantastic 2-min Promotional Video for Sail Training International
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The 2009 Sailing Schedule For Niagara is Published!
In 2009, the US Brig Niagara will be sailing out of her home port in Erie, Pennsylvania on several voyages to exciting destinations on the Great Lakes! We will also be flying the flag at home quite a bit in 2009, so the summer schedule promises to display the ship and interpret her history to as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Block Strops
While we are working on the fore shrouds we have also been working on servicing blocks that came off the gaff.
First, we take the old strop off and refinish the block with a boiled linseed oil and turpentine mix.
Second, we repair any of the service that has gone bad one the strop. In this case [...]
Learn How To Worm, Parcel, and Serve! (20 Min. Video)
The winter crew of the US Brig Niagara is busy right now making the new standing rigging (shrouds and stays) for the new foremast we are installing this winter! We’ll be booking trainee berths for next summer very soon, so stay tuned for updates!
Here is a 20 minute video on how a shroud is served with hemp marline. We [...]
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