Sail Control on Square Rigged Sailing Vessels

David Edwards explains the Method of Sail Control used on his square rigged clippers "Thermopylae", "Salamis" and "Halloween", and on his barque "Bankburn".

Reg Radley illustrates the sail control mechanisms of his Square Rigged Brig.

Our "Square Riggers" photo gallery has photographs and movies of square rigged models built by club members. Information on the methods of sail control on square rigged models from around the world can be found on the web site of Jan Cocatre-Zilgien (will open in a new window).