Ever look up and wonder at all that gear? This in-person course, offered by VI Victoria, is intended for those who want to gain a better understanding of standing and running rigging, including proper inspection and maintenance. This popular course sells out quickly and registration is limited, so be sure to register today!
Going Aloft Safely
- Dockside
- Underway
- 2nd safety line
- Bosun’s chair
- Tool pouch
- Messenger line
Standing Rigging
- Have you dropped and inspected your mast lately? Ever?
- Where to get it checked – professional riggers – tuning?
- How to check?
- How often to check?
- Standing rigging equipment
- rings vs cotter pins, clevis pins, toggles, connections
- swage fittings, blue dye vs microscope for cracks
- rigging tape or alternates
- Duralac anti-corrosive jointing compound
- spreaders and chafe guards/caps, shrouds, tangs
- mast cap and attachments
- keel-stepped vs deck-stepped mast
- halyard sheaves and axle pins
- chainplates, stanchions, lifelines
- windex, anchor light, antennas
- radar mount, steaming light, and other accessories
Running Rigging
- Types, strength
- Maintenance (washing/rinsing)
- When to replace
- Typical messenger lines and securing methods
- Wear points, lines crossed
- Jib car inspection and maintenance
- Systems for cockpit adjustable jib cars
- Winter/off-season maintenance
About the Instructors
Brent Jacobi and Serge Dupuis have over 25 years of industry experience and a lifetime of sailing. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable rigging specialists. Brent currently manages both the Rigging and the Metal Fabrication divisions of Blackline Marine [1].