Any sailor preparing to go to sea must be ready to make repairs to the boat as may be needed from time to time. Climbing the mast to retrieve a halyard, make repairs to a radio antenna or simply to get a better view are all within the realm of possibilities. That in mind, with help and a little training from Terry Caddy at Yachtfitters, both Paul and Janet enjoyed a climb to the top of the mast. About 50 feet above the water line. A bit intimidating, but a real thrill. Easier to do than I expected and if done properly is totally safe. Again with Terry's help, we were outfitted with all of the proper line, harness and blocks to do it safely. We should now be able to do this on our own as the need or desire presents.
Wow, you guys, that is amazing. Jeremiah has some funny stories about climbing the mast from his Coast Guard days...the boat he was on was 50 feet. I am not sure how high the mast was.
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