Learn To Sail A Schooner No.2

About SchoonerSail’s Learning To Sail A Schooner Articles

John, Trinovante’s skipper started writing these articles after some Trinovante guest sailors asked for more information on the fundamentals of schooner handling.

None of these articles are invented theory, instead John has simply written about specific situations that have arisen over the years.

This article was written after anchoring in the River Colne in Essex, UK.

Seafaring is an ongoing learning process and John cautions against set piece manoeuvres. You need a plan but it needs to be flexible because things don’t always go according to plan.

Sail Training involves learning ‘HOW’ to safely handle ropes, some basic knots and using winches among other things. The ‘WHY’ is so that we can carry out slick manoeuvres under sail or power.

Full knowledge of the ‘why’ is not essential to be a useful member of the crew, so please only dip into these ‘Learning To Sail’ articles as you will and enjoy them. When you sail with us you will be fully briefed at the time – don’t feel under any pressure to learn anything in advance.

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Anchoring Under Sail With The Wind Aft