Why Two MASTS? [Ketches vs Yawls] | Sailing Wisdom

Multimasted sailboats fall into different categories based on the size and position of their masts. Schooners have a taller aft mast, while Ketches and Yawls have a smaller aft mast. In general, if the aft mast (also called a Mizzen) is forward of the rudder post, it is called a Ketch; aft of the rudder post is called a Yawl. While these sailboats leave much to be desired while sailing into the wind, they are amazing machines with a little secret hidden up their rig when sailing off the wind! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwisdom Website: https://www.riggingdoctor.com Paintings: artisticeyestudio@gmail.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/riggingdoctor Hotel Booking: https://travelgnu.com/author/rigging-doctor Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/RiggingDoctor Sun Oven: https://www.sunoven.com/riggingdoctor Aleader Watershoes: https://amzn.to/2FnSKMe Music: "Afterglow (Instrumental)" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music: "Already There (No Vocals)" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music: "Anchor (No Vocals)" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music: "Border Blaster (Instrumental)" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/