Wooden boats and their environment




Ireland has a rich tradition of boat-building, both working craft and racing boats. These boats were designed for specific purposes and particular places, local weather, materials and craftsmanship were incorporated into their designs. Sometimes the designs came from abroad and were adapted for local conditions. Many of these designs are still preserved and active today.

This course is about designing a wooden sailing boat for Lough Derg (County Tipperary) referring to the history and traditions of local construction and water use. Students will learn about the history of boat design and construction, the processes of design and the methods of construction. There will be visits to boatyards and boatbuilders with a particular emphasis on techniques of wooden construction. The final objective is the creation of a new design of sailing craft.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Traditional Boat Studies part 3

Maeve - Traditional skin boats




http://www.gaboats.com/
http://www.skinboats.org/
http://www.leathersmithe.com/the-brendan-voyage-select.html

Issues discussed:

Boat building without metal
Flexibility
Effect of salt water on durability
Waterproofing traditional craft
Sailing with prevailing winds and currents



Margarita - Donegal Currach






National Library Collection


Issues discussed:

Oral tradition of boat design
Boat stability and speed
Form and load carrying capability
Boats and buildings - crossovers
The cost of sawn timber




Aoibhin - Racing gigs of west Cork





Pic on right Northern Ireland Racing gig



http://www.oceantocity.com/index.php/otc-topmenu-about/boat-id-guide
pilotmag.co.uk
http://watsonfamilyhistory.blogspot.ie/2008/08/three-men-and-boat.html


Issues discussed:

Straight line stability versus turning - rocker
Speed and length
Low wetted surface area
Advantages of carvel construction
Wave height and boat form




Hugo - Dublin Bay Racing Skiff









http://www.malahideseascouts.ie/about/history/
Michael Tyrell


Issues discussed:

Fleet survival
Elements of good racing
Benefits of one design versus open class
Benefits of clinker construction
Wave piercing



Colin - Fairy class






http://www.rniyc.org/club-sailing/fairy-class
http://www.leyc.net/photos.asp?boat_id=7

Issues discussed:

Keelboats versus dinghy - speed/stability
Designing for light air conditions
Benefits of a long keel versus a fin keel
Importance of beauty for longevity




Michelle - Gandelow










http://ilen.ie/


Gillian - Dublin Bay Mermaid






http://watersportsireland.com/2012/08/skerries-sailing-club-is-proud-to-host-the-43rd-dublin-bay-mermaid-national-championship/
http://www.dublinbaymermaid.org/index_files/History.htm
http://dolly202.com/selected_pictures

Issues discussed:

Crew weight and boat versatility
Timber vs Fibreglass for traditional boats
Planing hulls vs displacement hulls
The benefits of a half deck
Timber spars
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  1. clovisApril 9, 2017 at 12:01 AM

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  2. clovisApril 9, 2017 at 12:02 AM

    Hello,
    A French historian of water sports, I am currently studying the influence of Linton Hope on small French sailing ships and vice versa. In particular, I try to know how to rig in houari (gunter rig) the class of "Fairy". Can you give me the sources of the Fairy plans published on this blog? Thank you in advance.
    Louis Pillon
    louis.pillon@wanadoo.fr

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