The Mariner Episode 9: Solo Mast Climbing on an Open 60

In this episode I finish the lashings on the rig, hoist the jib & contemplate the enormous task of getting the 175kg/385lb mainsail out of its bag and bent onto the boat. All of course solo and with only muscle power to assist! I also spend a little time thinking through the jobs ahead of me before departure day (we are T minus 24hrs in this video) & reflect a little on how well the boat is put together and much I have yet to learn about her. To support this channel directly please have a look at our Patreon page where for a few dollars a month you can help ensure we keep this channel going long term. In time Patreon supporters will gain access to a series of extra videos that continue the story and the explanations a little bit further. https://www.patreon.com/mariner #seamanship #sailing #spartanoceanracing #themariner #open60 #yacht #boating To look at opportunities to sail on our Volvo 60 'Challenger' and to sign up for our weekly newsletter/blog go to: https://www.spartanoceanracing.com/ For our Facebook page where we will be posting special deals & live streams of the action from our sailing events as it happens on the boat go to: https://www.facebook.com/spartanoceanracing/ Music: 'Bumblebee' Youtube Open Source License Video: Copyright to SpartanR/T 2018