Gain a better understanding of standing and running rigging, including proper inspection and maintenance. Topics are going aloft safely, what to check and how often, offshore cruising preparation, rings vs cotter pins, clevis pins, toggles, connections, swage fittings, blue dye vs microscope for cracks, spreaders and chafe guards/caps, shrouds, tangs, mast cap & attachments, halyard sheaves and axle pins, chainplates, stanchions, lifelines, windex, anchor light, antennas, radar mount, and other accessories.
This course is intended for people who own and maintain their own sailboat, or those who want to gain a better understanding of standing and running rigging, including proper inspection and maintenance. The instructor will explain the basic principals of rigging inspection & maintenance, and offshore cruising preparation.
Topics to be covered include:
- How to Go Aloft Safely
- Standing Rigging
- Running Rigging
The workshop format will be classroom with examples, and shop tour of works in progress. The instructor, Serge Gabilondo, is a highly experienced and knowledgeable rigging specialist.