LÄrling

Läerling is a new build yacht, built along traditional lines, the design and build was commissioned specifically for the purpose of training Heritage Marine Foundation’s apprentices to gain the skills required to Maintain, Operate and Conserve Traditional Maritime skills. Her name means “apprentice” in Norwegian.

She has been built from steel as a gaff-rigged ketch, and incorporates a range of modern additions to create a combination of a traditional feel and up-to-date technology. Construction began in August 2020, and the build took four years from design to completion. The entire process was centred around the apprentices and their learning, allowing them to develop crucial skills in welding, engineering, woodworking, rigging, and electrics amongst others. The designs for Läerling were drawn by Paul Spooner Yacht Designs, more information can be found here.

Apprentices helped design and instal Laerling’s modern systems these include - two Hybrid diesel engines, bow thruster, dive tank, autopilot, hydraulic steering- wheel and tiller steered, AC throughout and camera’s in the rigging to aid visability.

Laerling’s rigging is traditional looking with modern materials, the standing rigging is all 7x7 Galvanised wire with a mix of 3 strand and dyneema rope for the running rigging, creating a satisfying relationship between traditional design and modern materials.