This Could’ve Brought Our Mast Down… So We Fixed It! Ep-211

We finally took on one of the biggest and most important upgrades you can do on a sailboat… replacing all of our standing rigging. With our rigging over 14 years old and a Pacific crossing ahead of us, this wasn’t something we were willing to risk pushing any further. Even with regular inspections, there’s no real way to see what’s going on inside the wire—so at a certain point, replacement becomes the safest option. In this episode, we measure, remove, and install brand new rigging—learning the entire process along the way. From identifying fittings and working up the mast, to installing Sta-Lok terminals and even replacing our furling system, this was a full-on project. We originally planned to take it on ourselves, and while we did a huge portion of the work, we also had guidance along the way—which gave us the confidence to get it done right. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to replace your rigging, this is the full process from start to finish. SAILING SERVICES MIAMI Website: https://www.sailingservices.com They helped guide us through measuring, selecting the correct fittings, and were available for support throughout the install. If you’d prefer to have your rigging done professionally: Bryce from Rig Works LLC Sailboat Rigger & Hardware Specialist Website: https://rig-works-llc.com/ If you’d like to support the channel and follow along even closer, we’ve got early access and ad-free videos over on Patreon—including daily vlogs from our sail from the USA to South America that aren’t on YouTube yet. We honestly need your support now more than ever as we prepare for our Pacific crossing ❤️ 👉 Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/Leadingtheescapade or make a one off Donation 🫶🏽 to our PayPal to support our creations and help us cross the Pacific Ocean: ☞ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R48D67JJBMDB4 If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to subscribe and follow along as we prepare Escapade for our biggest adventure yet.