Square rig is a generic type of sail and rigging arrangement in which the primary driving sails are carried on horizontal spars which are perpendicular, or square, to the keel of the vessel and to the masts. These spars are called yards and their tips, beyond the last stay, are called the yardarms. A ship mainly so rigged is called a square-rigger.
The square rig is aerodynamically the most efficient running rig (i.e., sailing downwind), and stayed popular on ocean-going sailing ships until the end of the Age of Sail. The last commercial sailing ships, windjammers, were usually square-rigged four-masted barques.
Terminology
Square-rigged masts may also have triangular staysails that are deployed fore-and-aft between masts.
The term "square-rigged" can also describe individual, four-cornered sails suspended from the horizontal yards, and carried on either a square-rigged or a mainly fore-and-aft rigged vessel, such as one with a bermuda rigged or gaff riggedmainsail.
"Square-rigged" is also used for the uniform of a rating in the Royal Navy since 1857. It is slang and refers to anyone wearing the famous blue square collar on the shoulders and bell-bottomed trousers. The name perhaps reflects the fact that it was these men who managed the square-rigged sails. The peaked cap uniform worn by Senior Ratings (Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers and Warrant Officers) and Officers is known colloquially as 'fore-and-aft rig'.
How to sail a Full-Rigged-Ship - The Sørlandet Part 1
How to sail a traditionally rigged ship. The Sørlandet is the oldest and most authentic kept full-rigged-ship in active service. She was built in Kristiansand, Norway in 1927.
How can you experience, learn and challenged yourself aboard the Sørlandet?
The Sørlandet is a unique platform for adventures. 1000 tons of sailing ship needs to be moved by wind and muscle power. In this way, we sail the world's oceans with minimal Carbon emissions. Outdated technology some may say, others think it is the way to the future. What do you think?
Challenge yourself
When you work at the tip of a yard, 35 meters above the ocean and the ship roles at 45 degrees to the sea, what do you think your speed is? Do you take the challenge? How do you think the adrenalin affects your ability to make dec...
published: 04 Mar 2011
Different Sailboat Rigs Explained (Tall Ship, Gaff)
https://improvesailing.com/sails - If you want to learn the rig sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I've done a ton of research to learn how to recognize every boat type - based on the sails and mast configuration. In this video I'll tell you what I've learned.
Make your sailing dream a reality today with my eBook! Find the special YouTube promotion here: https://improvesailing.com/fast-track-youtube
Why are square-rigged sails out of fashion? In this video, you'll learn to recognize the different mast configurations, for example, the difference between a sloop and a tall ship. You'll also learn why square-rigged sails (aka pirate sails) are a thing of the past.
Corrections, thanks to your comments.: at 17:31, this is a barque, because the aft mast is not square-rigged. At ...
published: 11 Feb 2019
Star of India tacking and wearing
published: 03 Aug 2011
Square Riggers of the 1930s
published: 17 Nov 2019
Naval Action Open World: Basic ship handling for a square rigged ship...
I cover some basics on how to turn your ship using rudder and sails on the Brig (16 guns), which is the first ship many will have as their first square rigger...
This game is in development and testing. But still really awesome!!
www.navalaction.com
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (https://www.youtube.com/editor)
published: 26 Oct 2015
Nordlandsbat, traditional sailing boat In Trondheim Fjord
Schooner Trinovante encounters a traditional square rigged sailing boat
in Trondheim Fjord, Norway.
published: 22 Feb 2015
SquareRigs
Experimenting with square rigs on small boats
published: 30 Sep 2015
Why Square Sails Cannot Sail Upwind
When I started writing a square sail simulation, I thought it would be able to sail a LITTLE up wind. But it does not! I used my new NAV compass to figure out why.
published: 30 Dec 2016
Around the world in a square rigged ship
The film was made during a roundtrip voyage. Outward from Copenhagen to Australia by way of Cape of good hope in 91 days and returning via Cape Horn to England in 98 days.
How to sail a traditionally rigged ship. The Sørlandet is the oldest and most authentic kept full-rigged-ship in active service. She was built in Kristiansand,...
How to sail a traditionally rigged ship. The Sørlandet is the oldest and most authentic kept full-rigged-ship in active service. She was built in Kristiansand, Norway in 1927.
How can you experience, learn and challenged yourself aboard the Sørlandet?
The Sørlandet is a unique platform for adventures. 1000 tons of sailing ship needs to be moved by wind and muscle power. In this way, we sail the world's oceans with minimal Carbon emissions. Outdated technology some may say, others think it is the way to the future. What do you think?
Challenge yourself
When you work at the tip of a yard, 35 meters above the ocean and the ship roles at 45 degrees to the sea, what do you think your speed is? Do you take the challenge? How do you think the adrenalin affects your ability to make decisions?
5000 meters of rope end in 300 coils on deck. Each has a specific purpose. Can you learn them all? "Know your ropes". "Learning the ropes", are expressions used daily, do you know their meaning?
We can sum up an expedition cruise with the Sørlandet as:
In, with, against and with the help of: Mechanics, Physics, Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Oceanography, Metrology, Geography, Navigation, Cooperation, Insight, Experience, Culture and Traditions combined with the joy of a diverse marine life give us interesting studies, challenges and memorable experiences.
Find out more on:
www.sorlandet.org
How to sail a traditionally rigged ship. The Sørlandet is the oldest and most authentic kept full-rigged-ship in active service. She was built in Kristiansand, Norway in 1927.
How can you experience, learn and challenged yourself aboard the Sørlandet?
The Sørlandet is a unique platform for adventures. 1000 tons of sailing ship needs to be moved by wind and muscle power. In this way, we sail the world's oceans with minimal Carbon emissions. Outdated technology some may say, others think it is the way to the future. What do you think?
Challenge yourself
When you work at the tip of a yard, 35 meters above the ocean and the ship roles at 45 degrees to the sea, what do you think your speed is? Do you take the challenge? How do you think the adrenalin affects your ability to make decisions?
5000 meters of rope end in 300 coils on deck. Each has a specific purpose. Can you learn them all? "Know your ropes". "Learning the ropes", are expressions used daily, do you know their meaning?
We can sum up an expedition cruise with the Sørlandet as:
In, with, against and with the help of: Mechanics, Physics, Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Oceanography, Metrology, Geography, Navigation, Cooperation, Insight, Experience, Culture and Traditions combined with the joy of a diverse marine life give us interesting studies, challenges and memorable experiences.
Find out more on:
www.sorlandet.org
https://improvesailing.com/sails - If you want to learn the rig sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I've done a ton of research to learn how to rec...
https://improvesailing.com/sails - If you want to learn the rig sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I've done a ton of research to learn how to recognize every boat type - based on the sails and mast configuration. In this video I'll tell you what I've learned.
Make your sailing dream a reality today with my eBook! Find the special YouTube promotion here: https://improvesailing.com/fast-track-youtube
Why are square-rigged sails out of fashion? In this video, you'll learn to recognize the different mast configurations, for example, the difference between a sloop and a tall ship. You'll also learn why square-rigged sails (aka pirate sails) are a thing of the past.
Corrections, thanks to your comments.: at 17:31, this is a barque, because the aft mast is not square-rigged. At 19:20 this is a Brig, instead of a Brigantine, because both masts are square-rigged. A schooner is called Schoener in Dutch, not Schooner.
I have a very clear infographic with all the different rig types in my article at https://improvesailing.com/sails.
In part 1 about SAIL TYPES Explained, you'll learn about the function and placement of different sails. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/yWyHjqGRRCA
If you like my content, you can subscribe to my newsletter at https://improvesailing.com/newsletter.
https://improvesailing.com/sails - If you want to learn the rig sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I've done a ton of research to learn how to recognize every boat type - based on the sails and mast configuration. In this video I'll tell you what I've learned.
Make your sailing dream a reality today with my eBook! Find the special YouTube promotion here: https://improvesailing.com/fast-track-youtube
Why are square-rigged sails out of fashion? In this video, you'll learn to recognize the different mast configurations, for example, the difference between a sloop and a tall ship. You'll also learn why square-rigged sails (aka pirate sails) are a thing of the past.
Corrections, thanks to your comments.: at 17:31, this is a barque, because the aft mast is not square-rigged. At 19:20 this is a Brig, instead of a Brigantine, because both masts are square-rigged. A schooner is called Schoener in Dutch, not Schooner.
I have a very clear infographic with all the different rig types in my article at https://improvesailing.com/sails.
In part 1 about SAIL TYPES Explained, you'll learn about the function and placement of different sails. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/yWyHjqGRRCA
If you like my content, you can subscribe to my newsletter at https://improvesailing.com/newsletter.
I cover some basics on how to turn your ship using rudder and sails on the Brig (16 guns), which is the first ship many will have as their first square rigger.....
I cover some basics on how to turn your ship using rudder and sails on the Brig (16 guns), which is the first ship many will have as their first square rigger...
This game is in development and testing. But still really awesome!!
www.navalaction.com
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (https://www.youtube.com/editor)
I cover some basics on how to turn your ship using rudder and sails on the Brig (16 guns), which is the first ship many will have as their first square rigger...
This game is in development and testing. But still really awesome!!
www.navalaction.com
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (https://www.youtube.com/editor)
When I started writing a square sail simulation, I thought it would be able to sail a LITTLE up wind. But it does not! I used my new NAV compass to figure out w...
When I started writing a square sail simulation, I thought it would be able to sail a LITTLE up wind. But it does not! I used my new NAV compass to figure out why.
When I started writing a square sail simulation, I thought it would be able to sail a LITTLE up wind. But it does not! I used my new NAV compass to figure out why.
The film was made during a roundtrip voyage. Outward from Copenhagen to Australia by way of Cape of good hope in 91 days and returning via Cape Horn to England ...
The film was made during a roundtrip voyage. Outward from Copenhagen to Australia by way of Cape of good hope in 91 days and returning via Cape Horn to England in 98 days.
The film was made during a roundtrip voyage. Outward from Copenhagen to Australia by way of Cape of good hope in 91 days and returning via Cape Horn to England in 98 days.
How to sail a traditionally rigged ship. The Sørlandet is the oldest and most authentic kept full-rigged-ship in active service. She was built in Kristiansand, Norway in 1927.
How can you experience, learn and challenged yourself aboard the Sørlandet?
The Sørlandet is a unique platform for adventures. 1000 tons of sailing ship needs to be moved by wind and muscle power. In this way, we sail the world's oceans with minimal Carbon emissions. Outdated technology some may say, others think it is the way to the future. What do you think?
Challenge yourself
When you work at the tip of a yard, 35 meters above the ocean and the ship roles at 45 degrees to the sea, what do you think your speed is? Do you take the challenge? How do you think the adrenalin affects your ability to make decisions?
5000 meters of rope end in 300 coils on deck. Each has a specific purpose. Can you learn them all? "Know your ropes". "Learning the ropes", are expressions used daily, do you know their meaning?
We can sum up an expedition cruise with the Sørlandet as:
In, with, against and with the help of: Mechanics, Physics, Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Oceanography, Metrology, Geography, Navigation, Cooperation, Insight, Experience, Culture and Traditions combined with the joy of a diverse marine life give us interesting studies, challenges and memorable experiences.
Find out more on:
www.sorlandet.org
https://improvesailing.com/sails - If you want to learn the rig sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I've done a ton of research to learn how to recognize every boat type - based on the sails and mast configuration. In this video I'll tell you what I've learned.
Make your sailing dream a reality today with my eBook! Find the special YouTube promotion here: https://improvesailing.com/fast-track-youtube
Why are square-rigged sails out of fashion? In this video, you'll learn to recognize the different mast configurations, for example, the difference between a sloop and a tall ship. You'll also learn why square-rigged sails (aka pirate sails) are a thing of the past.
Corrections, thanks to your comments.: at 17:31, this is a barque, because the aft mast is not square-rigged. At 19:20 this is a Brig, instead of a Brigantine, because both masts are square-rigged. A schooner is called Schoener in Dutch, not Schooner.
I have a very clear infographic with all the different rig types in my article at https://improvesailing.com/sails.
In part 1 about SAIL TYPES Explained, you'll learn about the function and placement of different sails. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/yWyHjqGRRCA
If you like my content, you can subscribe to my newsletter at https://improvesailing.com/newsletter.
I cover some basics on how to turn your ship using rudder and sails on the Brig (16 guns), which is the first ship many will have as their first square rigger...
This game is in development and testing. But still really awesome!!
www.navalaction.com
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (https://www.youtube.com/editor)
When I started writing a square sail simulation, I thought it would be able to sail a LITTLE up wind. But it does not! I used my new NAV compass to figure out why.
The film was made during a roundtrip voyage. Outward from Copenhagen to Australia by way of Cape of good hope in 91 days and returning via Cape Horn to England in 98 days.
Square rig is a generic type of sail and rigging arrangement in which the primary driving sails are carried on horizontal spars which are perpendicular, or square, to the keel of the vessel and to the masts. These spars are called yards and their tips, beyond the last stay, are called the yardarms. A ship mainly so rigged is called a square-rigger.
The square rig is aerodynamically the most efficient running rig (i.e., sailing downwind), and stayed popular on ocean-going sailing ships until the end of the Age of Sail. The last commercial sailing ships, windjammers, were usually square-rigged four-masted barques.
Terminology
Square-rigged masts may also have triangular staysails that are deployed fore-and-aft between masts.
The term "square-rigged" can also describe individual, four-cornered sails suspended from the horizontal yards, and carried on either a square-rigged or a mainly fore-and-aft rigged vessel, such as one with a bermuda rigged or gaff riggedmainsail.
"Square-rigged" is also used for the uniform of a rating in the Royal Navy since 1857. It is slang and refers to anyone wearing the famous blue square collar on the shoulders and bell-bottomed trousers. The name perhaps reflects the fact that it was these men who managed the square-rigged sails. The peaked cap uniform worn by Senior Ratings (Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers and Warrant Officers) and Officers is known colloquially as 'fore-and-aft rig'.
Demolition of the existing 680,000-square-foot office building there began Wednesday, RIG owner Grant Nelson said ... RIG will sell or lease the ground for approximately nine other commercial spaces.
“Doc” Greer (left), pictured with his son Kenneth, had operated the store for 47 years at the corner of Williams and Jackson streets on the northwest corner of the square ... around the courthouse square.
But a vocal minority still back him, gathering in the thousands at Seoul's central square Saturday morning to oppose the impeachment, claiming the country's elections have been rigged and the opposition infiltrated by pro-North Korea elements.
But a vocal minority still back him, gathering in the thousands at Seoul's central square Saturday morning to oppose impeachment while claiming the country's elections have been rigged and the opposition infiltrated by pro-North Korea elements.
On Wednesday, Sept ...After the World’s Fair closed, the square-rigged galleons were given in trust to the South ParkBoard for the school children of Chicago, where they remained at anchorage in the Jackson Park lagoon for the next 20 years. On Aug.
... rig on a corner near WashingtonSquare and somebody asking what kind of movie we were shooting and I said “a porno” and the person practically spat, “That’s disgusting.” Times have changed!.
Spanning an area of 281,000 square meters, the waterpark features 36 diverse water attractions, and in the heart lies the RIG 1938. The Rig 1938 is a symbol of innovation and creativity, having earned ...
It is now more splendid than perhaps at any point since the Middle Ages... The ovation went on and on ... Her half a million square feet of scrubbed limestone was positively shining beneath the television rigs and the chandeliers ... They will never forget it ... .
McCormick Place, one of the largest convention centers in the world with over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, has over the years been a hotbed of fraud, ghost payrolling and bid-rigging, much of it related to organized crime ... .
(BRC), an industrial and retail real estate services firm, recently represented StephenIzzi Trucking, a heavy haul trucking and rigging company, in a lease expansion of 158,641 square feet at 60 Leonard St.
What does it take to bring a massive tree to Pioneer CourthouseSquare to celebrate the holidays?. Two flatbed tractor-trailer rigs and about 41 Douglas firs... And Pioneer Courthouse Square will host several other holiday events throughout December..
The deal with EMKCapital, based in London’sHanoverSquare, saw Keltbray – which was set up in the 1970s and which Kerr has been running since 2003 – go back to focusing on the built environment.
“The conspiracy theory that city officials were rigging things in favor of Democrats does not square with the fact that Trump won the state,” Burden said.USA TODAY reached out to the Facebook user and ...
Throughout his campaign to win back the White House, he repeatedly cast doubt on the process, often saying the only way he could lose an election is if it was “rigged.” ... “He won fair and square ... “I guess this election wasn't rigged.
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