On the Wind Sailing Brion Toss Pt. 1 // Master Rigger
Sep 30, 2014
Brion Toss, a master rigger and yachting expert, shares his journey and passion for yacht rigging, inspired by his own book, The Rigger's Apprentice. He reminisces about his early days and reveals how traveling has shaped both his life and profession. The conversation dives into the captivating connection between sailing rigging and horse training. Brion emphasizes the importance of accurate rig inspections and stresses humility in the sailing community, urging listeners to embrace learning from mistakes.
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From Knots To Rigging
- Brion Toss fell into rigging because he loved knots and read knot encyclopedias as a teen.
- That curiosity led him from fancy ropework to practical sailboat rigging and varied rigging fields.
Rigging As Energy Transmission
- Rigging is about transmitting energy and resolving forces across systems.
- Brion connects rigging principles to other domains like electrical wiring through that shared purpose.
A Fair Display That Changed Everything
- A rope fender and a double-braided splice displayed at a Seattle fair pulled Brion deeper into boating.
- That small public showing became the doorway into diverse rigging work and lifelong engagement.
