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.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Shannon One Design

Students sailing Shannon One Designs at Lough Derg Yacht Club, October 2014. Meanwhile another SOD was being surveyed.


Issued discussed:

Balancing a boat with centreboard position
Flexibility vs stiffness
Crew position
Rig plan
Stability at speed
Helm feel/heel of boat
Meaning of one design




Shannons sailing in the LDYC Annual Regatta, August 2014. 25knts of wind, one reef. Photo Reggie Goodbody
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