We had another 5-star review yesterday from one of our customers. This always makes us happy, because the feeling is mutual… our customers are the best! Dealing with great people who share our passion for sailing is our favorite part of the job.
The Rigworks staff had fun last night during the 2nd race of the San Diego Beer Can Series. Ray and Logan raced on Waterworks, and Dan and Robin were on Abacus. (Fortunately they are in different classes!). Thank you to Ullman sails for sponsoring last night’s race, for this photo of Read more…
The first race of this year’s CRA San Diego Beer Can Series begins May 25th off Harbor Island at 6pm. Whether you are racing or watching from shore, come enjoy Wednesday evening races on San Diego bay… and let the competition begin! Rigworks is proud to be a major Read more…
On May 12th we posted photos of this lovely Beneteau 46′ without her rig. Our team was proud to be asked to commission her during her stay at Driscoll Boat Works. Mission accomplished! The rig is in, and this pretty lady is just about ready to sail. Her owners are Read more…
Good looking and functional… we just installed these new vinyl-coated lifelines for one of our customers. We have had a lot of positive feedback on our recent “Ask the Rigger” blogs on inspecting and installing lifelines. Check them out at https://rigworks.com/category/ask-the-rigger/.
Tonight, Wed 5/18, is the BEER CANS KICKOFF PARTY from 6-8pm at the North Sails Loft in Liberty Station, 2829 Historic Decatur Rd, SD 92106. Pick up race packets and pennants and enjoy light refreshments including pasta from Solare and beer from Ballast Point. Rigworks is proud to be a Read more…
Today Max is down at Driscoll Boat Works commissioning a lovely Beneteau 46′. One sailboat, one mast, lots of rigging… this is the kind of jigsaw puzzle we really enjoy!
Rigworks recently assisted in a minor refit of the yacht Circe. This beautiful Sparkman & Stephens 57’ yawl was built by the A/B Neglinge-Varvet shipyard of Saltsjobaden, Sweden and launched in 1950. Her racing career is commendable: 2nd in 1951 Fastnet Race, Winner Class B in the 1954 Bermuda Race, Read more…
We recently wrapped up an emergency carbon mast repair on an Northwind 57 catamaran headed south. Very nice boat and very nice people! Bon Voyage!
Check out these custom Dyneema soft shackles we made for the yacht “Brushfire”. Brushfire has been maintained to the highest of standards, and we feel privileged to get to work on such a beautiful yacht. Read about her on Sparkman Stephens page here: http://sparkmanstephens.blogspot.com/2011/05/brushfire-design-1952.html