On technique, muscle-power, and complexity. - Pure muscle power is closer to the steam ship than the sailing ship. In sailing one must have an intimate knowledge of lines, knots, winds, and currents. There is an inner complexity of the schooner which makes it not only beautiful but elegant. Working with nature, the sea, is not the question, but rather elevating it. The old tall ships give us a sense of peace because they are part of a metamorphosis of the sea element. Old technology held a protean, inner force of change, despite the often simple outer appearance.
On Technique, Muscle-power, and Complexity
On Technique, Muscle-power, and Complexity
On Technique, Muscle-power, and Complexity
On technique, muscle-power, and complexity. - Pure muscle power is closer to the steam ship than the sailing ship. In sailing one must have an intimate knowledge of lines, knots, winds, and currents. There is an inner complexity of the schooner which makes it not only beautiful but elegant. Working with nature, the sea, is not the question, but rather elevating it. The old tall ships give us a sense of peace because they are part of a metamorphosis of the sea element. Old technology held a protean, inner force of change, despite the often simple outer appearance.