[quote=MN3][quote]If possible, raise and lower the mast where there is nothing expensive within a 30' radius, ie someone's car or boat.[/quote]
and people! i always make sure people aren't walking past me as i am stepping or dropping the mast.
Couple notes: eventually we all drop our mast at one time or another... usually a huge learning moment
just take your time... who cares if it takes 3 hours to rig the first few times... it gets easier every time
I try to be a good patron of our local beach and I have people come up to me all the time to ask me about my boat. if my mast is up and my jib is on .. no problem... if i am still stepping/rigging i ask them to please hang on for 5 or 10 minutes until i get this 30' stick secure .... it's not rude ... it's all in the way you say it. I will also tell anyone around me to keep alert as i am raising my mast ... never know ... i have dropped a few in my day[/quote]
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