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, being one of my earliest, I thought it time for an update.

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

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Daydream -- Land of Fire
Carefree -- Hotham

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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.