John, if you want to be able to reach to the very top of the mast, get yourself a harness and an aider (e.g.: http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en_CA/big-wall-climbing/alpine-aiders-BD3900500000ALL1.html). Or make yourself a pair of stirrups that you can attach to the a halyard (and a harness). You can stand up at the top of the mast. Well, at least you can have your torso above the top. Makes the work there much easier.
I always say that the sailors should learn the working aloft techniques from alpinists and the alpinists should learn the line handling techniques from sailors (;-). Marek in Ottawa From: John McKay via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 08:15 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John McKay Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 33 Main Sail Sheave I think it would be difficult to change without taking the mast down. I had to move halyards last year and did it with the mast up and it was all by feeling because I could not get high enough in the bosun's chair. John on Enterprise
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