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American Institute of Seamanship

Traditional Seamanship

Managing and sailing traditional square and fore-and-aft rigged vessels.

Traditional seamanship focuses on the physics of sailing, rigging design, and crew mechanics. Aboard square-riggers, safety is governed by strict compliance with watch commands and load tension limits.

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