Many new crew members who come aboard the Half Moon are understandably excited about the prospect of climbing aloft and working up to six stories above the water line. However, these extreme heights present an obvious danger, and safety is always our first concern. Thus, anyone anyone who wishes to work in the standing rigging must first complete rigorous safety training.

The first step to complete before anyone can be allowed to climb aloft is to learn the proper methods of donning and using a safety harness.