Since most boats with big masts come with trailers, here’s a simple way to help get the mast up if you find yourself without help. This usually happens when you’re the first to arrive and the last to leave, something we should all strive for.

https://youtu.be/q834q_CcdsY

Thanks to Bob MacEwen for sending this in.

You don’t need to watch the entire show; the mast raising comes early. Trigger warning: it is a land sailing video, and you may become thoroughly smitten, compelled to add wheels to your iceboat and make the trek to Loring Air Force base in Limestone, Maine September 11-13. Welcome!