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Coming Soon "Dynex Dux Splicing Details"
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My friend Freeman lived for an unlikely outcome: that things, despite all the evidence that his restless, skeptical mind made regular and thorough note of, would somehow prove to be wonderful; that the Universe would be incontrovertibly revealed to be in balance; that it would be shown that there is a reality greater and holier than we can see; and that there is even room for restless, skeptical minds in the nest of Creation.
This was a quest, the patient and rigorous adventure of a sweet, brave soul that happened to be harnessed to a merciless, razor-sharp intellect. He could not abide the tragic stupidity of cruelty, of greed, of unfounded bias. But he could no more abide ...continue
2010
Winter Special
Complete
Rig Survey* $350
- Single Mast - LOA under 40'$350
- Double Mast -LOA under 50'$475
Larger boats
call for pricing
- Special Price good through March 15,
- Schedule survey by April 15
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* All of our surveys include a trip to the masthead. This, along with our expertise and detailed written report, sets us apart from many rig "surveyors"
Our Rig Survey also includes:
- Assessment of your boarts current rigging systems - including aloft. running rigging, standing rigging, masts,masthead, mast step,spreaders, stays, sheets, travelers, reefing, furling, chainplates...everything in your rigging system.
- In depth examination of shrouds and metal hardware, with an eye towards metal fatigue and crevice corrosion.
- A written report and free review of our findings along with recommendations.
- Owner need not be present for survey.
Brion Toss has over 30 years experience as a master rigger, rigging surveyor, and sailor - of
tall ships and small.
He is a member of NAMS - National Association of Marine Surveyors, and SAMS - The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. |
Call Gordon in the
Rigging Department
for an appointment
360-385-1080 |
SparTalk - How to Register: http://www.briontoss.com/howtoreg_spartalk/
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This Website is an outgrowth of both rigging and teaching; in the following pages you'll find field-proven tools and ideas - powerful and elegant enough for a professional, but easy for the dedicated amateur to understand and use.
And, if you find yourself in the Northwest we hope you will stop by our Rigging Loft and Chandlery. We are located on the water at the Point Hudson Marina - in the historic seaport
of Port
Townsend, Washington. We are within a stone's throw of shipwrights, a sail
loft, a canvas shop, machinists, and a full service haul out
facility.
Check out these other pages on our site....
The best resource for up-to-date help with rigging questions. for tips on how to register for SparTalk
go to http://www.briontoss.com/howtoreg_spartalk/
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Brion's Current Speaking Schedule
& Weekend Workshops
Would you like Brion to be a speaker
at your Sailing Club? or Fund Raiser?
No Fee - 2010 Speaking Schedule - Call Christian 360.385.1080 office@briontoss.com
Brion will teach at
Safety at Sea Seminar
sponsored by the
The Sailing Foundation
At the Armory in Seattle
February 27-28, 2010
http://offshore.ussailing.org/SAS/Seminars.htm
Jury Rigging & How to Prevent It.
Surveying & the consequences of not surveying.
Installation and Tuning Tips.
Basic load calculations, for appropriate hardware selection, as well as how to install the hardware so that it is unlikely to tear out, plus how tight to make those stays, and especially why.
The Practical Marlingspike session
A primer on rope characteristics and selection, plus one or two vital knots that you may not realize that you really, really need to know.
Brion's 2010 Weekend Workshops
Rig Your Boat
Port Townsend
choice of 4 dates - sign up soon
class size limited
March 6 & 7
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May 1 & 2
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September 8 & 9*
*exception - Wednesday & Thursday before
the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Sept 11 & 12
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October 2 & 3
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- This class details the skills and ideas needed to put a fully functional rig in your boat.
- Get hands-on experience with drills, taps, rivets, tuning gauges, deck hardware, and more.
- Plus basic information on component sizing and arrangement.
- ALSO, basic splicing, Stalok installation, rig layout and design/load considerations.
- Bring your rig specifications, sail and rig plan, calculator and ideas. Cost: $450 weekend fee
Registration - call the shop 360.385.1080
Brion's Complete Speaking Schedule for 2010...go to top of this page - click Education
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