Terrifying Single Handed Mast Climb!

If there's one job I hate, it's climbing the mast. Unfortunately I don't have anyone to delegate this job to, so every now and then it just has to be done! Here's how I do it, unaided and with cheap equipment, but employing a very safe method 0:00 Intro 01:36 The kit and equipment 02:16 Getting into the Climbing Harness 03:36 Organising the safety line 04:00 Fitting the ascenders to the line 06:06 Going up! 06:57 Checking the rigging on the way up 08:40 Arrival at the top 09:33 Getting the tools and changing the antenna 11:51 Removing the faulty masthead lamp 12:46 Sending the tools back down 13:43 Getting down from here.. 16:21 Checking the new antenna works with radio and AIS More maintenance videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZCvVhEwq-eYjpzrvGqRcRzWeawSvuNob Jester '25 playlist is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZCvVhEwq-ebINsWIXC8RV92KwNZ4EBP0 Different ways to support this channel: 1. Like the video! (free) and comment if you feel inspired (free) 2. Subscribe (free) and click the bell (free) so you know when there's a new video 3. Become a member (cheap as chips)(actually cheaper than chips)(that's fries if you're viewing from the US) and get personal access, plus early views of new uploads, and my eternal gratitude for your support 🙂 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCzx7NtTAcr9s2C3CJiv7w/join 4. Give me a 1 off donation via the 'Thanks' link under the video Thank you! Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26 A big thanks to @miceinamatchbox for the music!