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If you have ever heard them sing -and even if you haven't... You will want their new CDs ! Patsy's "We Need to Sing" andTony's "Salt Over My Shouder" Great presents$18. office@briontoss.com or 1.800.488.0855- we will send asap.
Brion and crew worked in Honolulu this summer down-rigging the 266 foot Falls of Clyde – Quite an amazing and historic ship. See the Falls of Clyde Photo Gallery! photos by Joseph Lombardi, Surveyor Falls of Clyde is the only surviving iron-hulled, four-masted full rigged ship, and the only surviving sail-driven oil tanker in the world. One of the first Matson ships - Falls of Clyde was built in Scotland in 1878. Her days are numbered - she will not be re rigged and will be dissassembled, But ,she has had a long and remarkable run and we are very honored to have the opportunity to participate in any way during her long life. We will be some of the last sailors to walk her decks and climb the rigging and wonder at her many adventures. The memory of her will live on at the Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii Update* The Falls was signed over to the Friends of the Falls of Clyde in September. For more information go to the www. friends of the falls of clyde.org Two New DVDs - in stock
Splicing Wire Rope DVD $29.95
25 Basic Knots DVD $27.95
These two dvd's and the new spikes below do not yet have their own page in the catalog....next week. In the meantime - call in your order or just email retail@briontoss.com. and we will ship it right out. Two New Tools - in stock 8" TC Marlinspike, Annodized - $40 10" TC Marlinspike, Annodized - $50
Splicing Wand Instruction Manual FREE! Download for Double-Braided Rope (1.4 MB PDF) Bonus Splice - The Naked High Modulous Eyesplice on page 78 of WORKING ROPE Field Guides for Rigging Book 5 - Basic Braided Splices by Brion Toss Great splice for running and standing riggind, life lines, slings, outhauls and more...Properly done, this splice will approach 100% efficiency in strength and security. |
Hope you will spend some time clicking about as there is a lot to read here. Some of the most popular segments are shown as blue links below. Our CATALOG link is above on the bar. There you will find great rigging tools, Brion's books, dvds,and mast cllimbing gear. And, if you find yourself in the Northwest we hope you will stop by our Rigging Loft and Chandlery - there is alot to see there, too. We are located in the historic seaport of Port Townsend, Washington within a stone's throw of shipwrights, sail lofts, machinists, a canvas shop, and a full service haul out facility. SPARTALKThe best resource for up-to-date help with rigging questions. PUZZLERget into the competion! FAIR LEADSBrion's Forum - nifty, unusual info, as well as reprints of published magazine articles... FAN MAILRead what others say about BTYR. EMAIL LISTSign up to hear about specials and upcoming events. RECOMMENDED SITESUseful rigging related web sites. More about the 2008 WORKSHOPS click on the Education link above For registration call 360.385.1080 or write to office@briontoss.com
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Upcoming Events te. Next Workshop: Hands-on Workshop – Learn 3 Splices! Splicing braided rope can be easy. That's right,easy. The keys are clear, simple instructions, good tools, and hands-on practice with people who know what they're doing. That's what you'll get at our new Splicing Workshop. SaturdayNovember 15, 2008 - 9 to 4 pm At Brion Toss Rigging Loft This is a Special One - Day Class to Benefit Port Townsend Marine Trades Assoc. Scholarship Fund.
The October Workshop was a huge sucess and Sold out! We will be offering this class again in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco Be in Touch to sign up - Thanks !
Spar and Rigging Inspection Intensive for USCG Marine Safety Officers held in October 2008 - W as a Great Workshop - Thanks to all! We are persuing the possibility of additonal classes in Port Townsend and elsewhere.
Rigging Your Boat Workshop 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. This class details the skills and ideas needed to put a fully functional rig in your boat. Bring your rig specifications, sail and rig plan, calculator and ideas.
Forbes and Cameron Folk Night Fundraiser. Patsy and Tony Latimer, of the schooner Forbes and Cameron will be in town soon. We are planning a song fest with and for them - We all had so much fun at the last one. Venue ...prehaps our shop or perhaps the lovely Landfall cafe one evening. I will post here as soon as I know. Email office@briontoss.com if you want on the mailing list for this event.
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