Yes I understand how modern technology has improved cordage but there is something special about natural fibre rope even though it doesn't last very long. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
@@sailingduyfken5948 very true and agreed. Glad there are folks like you and the crew of the Duyfken who put in the effort to maintain its authenticity!
Thanks Bob, you will be happy to know she is still going strong and gets a lot of loving attention. Very popular with the public and sails every Friday and Saturday on the harbour in Summer. I'll say hello to Andrew the Botswain for you, cheers Paul
Messy business. The traditional lines have an unbeatable aesthetic, but watching this gives me more appreciation for my modern cordage too 😅
Yes I understand how modern technology has improved cordage but there is something special about natural fibre rope even though it doesn't last very long. Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
@@sailingduyfken5948 very true and agreed. Glad there are folks like you and the crew of the Duyfken who put in the effort to maintain its authenticity!
@@liwoszarchaeologist Thanks
Worm and parcel with the lay, then turn and serve the other way!
Love it thanks Bob, I'll definitely use that when guiding, cheers Paul
I was a
shipkeeper in Freo when she was launched and sailed as engineer for several trips on the west coast.
Thanks Bob, you will be happy to know she is still going strong and gets a lot of loving attention. Very popular with the public and sails every Friday and Saturday on the harbour in Summer. I'll say hello to Andrew the Botswain for you, cheers Paul
Does maintenance ever actually stop on a ship like this?!
No not really...thanks for watching, cheers Paul