Handling a Gaff Rig (UPDATED) | Ep. 257

Some years ago I cut a video on handling the gaff rig and it became one of my most popular videos. Questions about the gaff rig appear in the comments section and in my email on a regular basis. Since the original video was somewhat crude I though it time for an update.

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VIDEO REFERENCES
(Schooner Columbia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHBZQ6OJOoo
(Jolie Brise) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzyGJeQg7bc
(Maine Windjammers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNwHap2AW7Y
(Around Cape Horn) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tuTKhqWZso

LITERARY REFERENCES
The Way of a Ship, by Alan Villiers
Hand, Reef and Steer, by Tom Cunliffe
The Sailmaker's Apprentice, by Emiliano Marino

MUSIC: Haul Away Joe (traditional) --- The Eskies
Daydream -- Land of Fire
Carefree -- Hotham

VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: https://soundcloud.com/user-177118317

CAMERAS:
Canon EOS 60D with EF 24-105mm L IS zoom lens
Go Pro Hero 7 Black

DRONE:
DJI Phantom 3 Professional

THE BOAT: Design: Gilmer 31; LOD 31', LWL 25', Beam 9.5', Draft 4.5', Displ. 13,600lbs.