Mike and Connie shared this great video of Star Clippers’ crew leading an enthusiastic rendition of YMCA.

It’s said dolphins swimming with the ship are a sign of good luck. Here’s a video of some dolphins swimming alongside Royal Clipper’s bow.
Sailing lore considers dolphins a sacred friend of fishermen since they have the good fortunes of man in mind and their presence indicates that you are under their protection.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCP8alzZ6Gs

The Grace Harwar was a three-masted ship of 1,816 tons, built in Glasgow in 1889. When she was scrapped in 1935, she was the last full-rigger on the seas. The Grace Harwar began her career sailing under the British flag, and was sold to a Finnish owner in 1913. Captain Gustaf Erikson bought her [...]

Captain Gerry demonstrates how to tie a Sheet Bend knot:

The Sheet Bend knot is recommended for joining two ropes of unequal size.
1. Form a loop in the thicker rope and hold it in one hand.
2. Pass the thinner piece of rope through the loop, then round the loop.
3. Take care to go round the [...]

A guest shot this video aboard Royal Clipper of dolphins swimming along with the ship. This is something our guests could see while dolphin-watching with the marine biologist.