Enjoy an afternoon of skills training at the stone frigate - the back of house of Lakeview Cheese Galore - along with some delicious cheese. 848 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga.

$10 for supplies and snacks.

Proposed itinerary

Class 1 – Whippings
Create your own practice rope
Provided: 2-3 ft of raw 3-strand rope
Waxed thread
Whip the ends of the rope

Class 2 – Key Knots
Using the practice rope:
Figure 8
Reef knot
Bowlin

Class 3 – Monkey’s Fist
Make monkey fists with attachment loops
4 ft of 3-strand rope
Best 4 monkeys fists will be used for Psyche's mooring lines!

Rotating Classes

Class 4 – Manual of Arms with Muskets for sailors
Bring your own musket, or few are available to borrow.

Class 5 – Points of Sail and Sail Trim
Orientation and exercises.

Class 6 – Interacting with the Public - Ideas for displays, engagement, example talking points.

Class 7 – Making quills and charges for the cannon (intert)

Heaving contest – Try out your monkey’s fist!

Optional: Beer/food at Stonehooker Brewery

Psyche Society Members and Naval Establishment members encouraged to appear in kit.

To register, please e-transfer $10 to hmspsyche@gmail.com by January 15 2023 so supplies can be purchased.