Rigging San Diego’s Historic Sailing Ships

Aaron Morales, rigger for the Maritime Museum of San Diego, explains the hands-on craft and constant care required to keep its historic sailing ships operational—from maintaining rigging and sails to climbing high above deck to furl them. The conversation explores how mentorship, traditional skills, student programs, and community support help preserve Star of India, Californian, and San Salvador despite the high cost of maintaining a nonprofit fleet.

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