What A Well Equipped Bosun Carries on the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

bosungearohpThe bosun’s gear on the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. A nice rig. My only concern would be managing the lanyards. Easy to catch on things while climbing about.

From the Oliver Hazard Perry blogBeing a full time sailor aboard any Tall Ship is a difficult job encompassing an incredible amount of knowledge and tasks. Everything from complex rigging knowledge and how to sail a square rig ship, all the way to woodworking and organization. It’s not an easy job and it goes well beyond the normal 9-5, but most sailors wouldn’t trade it for anything. Here are some of the tools carried around on a day to day basis that make sailors lives easier.

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What A Well Equipped Bosun Carries on the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry — 2 Comments

  1. Further notes:
    Yup, that’s how we say it, ab-a-ord…

    Do not fail to point out, the captain will not countenance exposed tips in spike sheaths…cuz you can guess how pricey SOLAS rescue boats are…to say nothing of the fine furniture below