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If you really want to learn the ropes consider this training:
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is seeking volunteers interested in the opportunity to become sail crew for our fleet of historic ships. We will offer "Introduction to Square Rigger Sailing" classes beginning in January 2006. Students will learn the basics of how to crew on a square rigged ship, with the 1863 barque, Star of India, as the classroom. Graduates of the classes are eligible for selection as sail crew for future sailings of the Star of India, Californian, and H.M.S. Surprise. Other volunteer crew opportunities include participating in the re-rigging the H.M.S. Surprise, the ship used in the filming of the movie Master and Commander.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age, be in good health, and provide proof of health insurance. There is no charge for the classes, but participants must be members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego (basic membership is $40.00 per year).
http://www.starsailcrew.com/pages/751107/index.htm
Just as a teaser...I'm thinking about trying to setup something similar for the USS Constellation in Baltimore to coincide with Expo next year. It would be a day-long gig. Is anyone interested? The picture is Mahk Adams on the fore lower topsail yard of the Constellation.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is seeking volunteers interested in the opportunity to become sail crew for our fleet of historic ships. We will offer "Introduction to Square Rigger Sailing" classes beginning in January 2006. Students will learn the basics of how to crew on a square rigged ship, with the 1863 barque, Star of India, as the classroom. Graduates of the classes are eligible for selection as sail crew for future sailings of the Star of India, Californian, and H.M.S. Surprise. Other volunteer crew opportunities include participating in the re-rigging the H.M.S. Surprise, the ship used in the filming of the movie Master and Commander.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age, be in good health, and provide proof of health insurance. There is no charge for the classes, but participants must be members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego (basic membership is $40.00 per year).
http://www.starsailcrew.com/pages/751107/index.htm
Just as a teaser...I'm thinking about trying to setup something similar for the USS Constellation in Baltimore to coincide with Expo next year. It would be a day-long gig. Is anyone interested? The picture is Mahk Adams on the fore lower topsail yard of the Constellation.
