This workshop is designed for crew training, emphasizing the unique mechanical needs of a 19th-century wooden square-rigger—specifically the use of a steam-style donkey engine and the physical management of heavy anchor chain.

Training Workshop: Anchoring the Barkentine Gazela

Goal: To provide crew with the technical skills and safety awareness required to safely manage Gazela’s ground tackle, from pre-sail checks to the intricacies of weighing anchor without overrides.