Sailors erect a mast and then enact an adaptation of a tradition known as "manning the yards." Research shows that it has long been a maritime custom of respect to distinguished persons.
Oomatiloshe baphakamisa imasti baze bamisele ulwamkelo lwesiko elaziwa ngokuba "kukuxhobisa ngabantu iiyadi". Uphando lobonisa ukuba oku kulisiko lakudala loomatiloshe lokuhlonipha abantu abahloniphekileyo.