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PLEIADES     1990 CHAPELLE PINKY SCHOONER (click to link)


Brion's New Favorite Tools and DVDs - scroll down


Tony and Pat aboard Forbes and Cameron in San Francisco Bay!!

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.


 

 

 

 


Our Mission

Our Mission is to blend the ageless wisdom of traditional rigging with the materials and applications of modern day.

We work with our clients to provide complete rigging services of the highest standard and specialize in preparing vessels and their owners for extended cruising and offshore voyages.

Welcome to our webshop!

 

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.

SPARTALK

The best resource for up-to-date help with rigging questions.

PUZZLER

get into the competion!

FAIR LEADS

Brion's Forum - nifty, unusual info, as well as reprints of published magazine articles...

FAN MAIL

Read what others say about BTYR.

EMAIL LIST

Sign up to hear about specials and upcoming events.

RECOMMENDED SITES

Useful 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

Under sail

 

Upcoming Events te

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Next Workshop:

  SPLICING DOUBLE BRAID

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. 

  • All proceeds benefit the education of aspiring marine artisans.
  • New England Rope is contributing materials
  • The crew of BTYR is contributing their time and expertise.$180
  • bring bag lunch - the wood stove will be on

 


     RIGGING YOUR BOAT

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.

   


For all the information - click Education on the bar above &  follow link to the  Workshop page

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.