More Standing and Running Rigging
Rigging Defined Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support a sailing ship or sailboat’s masts—standing rigging, including shrouds and stays—and which adjust the position of the vessel’s sails and spars to which they are attached—the running rigging, including halyards, braces, sheets and vangs. If you think that sounds complicated – you’re RIGHT! And we have a […]
Backstay and Headstay Replacement
I believe the general consensus on replacing the standing rigging on a sailboat is around 10 years. We’re not quite positive as to when ours was done last, but we do know it’s been over 10 years. We were told that the mast and boom were replaced in 2003. We kind of assume that’s when […]