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.

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 in [...]

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 [...]

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.

Captain Gerry demonstrates how to tie a Figure 8 knot. The Figure 8 knot provides a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line sliding out of sight. Its virtue is that, even after it has been jammed tightly against a block it doesn’t bind; it can be undone easily. Step 1: Form a [...]