Mariquita Book - mk2

People often ask what is it like to climb the mast during a
race? … It’s a bit scary but generally I’m okay with that. To
be honest it’s the highlight of my racing. Quite often I have
to climb the mast at short notice but always carefully – I
can’t do my job if I slip off the mast and fall. But once I’m
clipped on and I start climbing, the adrenalin is flowing
and I’m totally focused on getting to the top so I can start
unlashing the pole and working with the guys on deck so
that at a minute’s notice, the pole is ready to come down.
Adam Norris
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