Traditional Skills
During the course of the Build Project - approximately 3.5 years - SAILCARGO INC. will offer hands-on apprenticeships, or internships. The Traditional Skills Program will offer hands-on learning in wooden shipbuilding and small boat construction; traditional rigging; blacksmithing, fine woodwork and sailmaking.
Shipbuilding & Small Boats
In-house shipbuilding apprenticeship headed by trained shipwright Paul DeNoble. We are considering partnering with accredited shipbuilding schools from Canada, the Netherlands, England or the US. If we do partner with a school, we would offer our own, less formal training alongside their structured curriculum. To be determined.
SAILMAKING
We have yet to find our Sailmaker. As this important task will not begin for some time, we are not focusing on the production of sails just yet.
However, please contact us today if you are interested in being this person - there's nothing like planning ahead! We are also hoping to partner with a sailmaker who is open to using experimental material - such as sail-covers of solar panels.
Traditional Rigging
Led by Topsail Rigging Limited. Website here. Minimum 3 types of wire splices taught, wire seizing, leatherwork, serving, the act up uprig & theory behind the rigging itself. All traditional ropework as well, including grommets, a range of splices, fibre seizing etc.
Fine Woodwork
To be headed by Lynx Guimond, fine woodwork artist; carpenter and figure-head carver. www.lynxguimond.com
Blacksmithing
We have yet to source our Blacksmith! Our network does include a number of professional blacksmiths, however SAILCARGO INC. is waiting until a later date to bring on this member of the team. Contact us today if you are interested in becoming the lead Blacksmith for Ceiba!
Other Skillsets
Do you have an idea about another skill which could be featured? We are considering a wide rage, including Sustainable Energy, Forestry and Culinary.