Recent Blogs
Hermaphrodite Brig Mechanism Explained: Sail Plan, Rigging Diagram, and Helm Balance
Hermaphrodite brig explained — square-rigged foremast, fore-and-aft mainmast. Learn rig mechanics, sail balance, and historical use in coastal trade.
Brigantine Sailing Rig Explained: How the Two-Masted Square and Fore-and-Aft Mechanism Works
Brigantine sailing rig explained: how the two-masted square-and-fore-and-aft sail plan works, why crews picked it, and how to size it for sail-training vessels.