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The ‘Riggers’ of the Sailboat World

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Sean Simmons (Partner) Started in the marine industry in 1988 working for Harbor Yacht Rigging in Baltimore, Md as a Riggers Apprentice under the tutelage of gentleman named Tom Snow. Then was later promoted to another job in 1990 at the nearby, Get-a-way Sailing School as the Chief Technician. Around 1993 he was hired at the old Tidewater Marine Center, also…

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Views From Aloft

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Here we had to go aloft to conduct a rigging inspection after a lightning strike. We installed a new 15″ Windex and tang. Spec’d some new Lazy Jack blocks and a new anchor light bulb. ……….. ……nice n’ easy. Okay, can anyone guess where we are? Other than aloft on a sailboat mast of course;-0) It was…

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The Crowhurst Scandal

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Here is a really unique story that has surely left an everlasting impression in yachting history… In October 1968 the Sunday Times sponsored the worlds first single handed around the world race, The Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. This is the race that helped make Sir Robin Knox Johnston the sailing legend he is today. This…

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The Last Volvo Ocean Race for the VO 70’s

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Here are the highlights of the last in-port race and the last race that these boats will see as part of the Volvo Ocean Race. Enjoy, as Team Puma take the win and become the overall winners of the Volvo Ocean Race In-port Race Series. Never a dull moment even in the final minutes…… [youtube…

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Forespar Boat Show Special: Free Vang with Boom Furler Purchase

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Forespar Products Corporation, makers of the Leisure Furl Boom furling system, are offering an unmatched show special: Valid for orders placed during the show and through the end of 2025. A rigid vang, that is suited to support the weight of the sail and the spar itself, is not just an add-on, it is an…

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Patrick Jinks, A True Master Rigger……

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There are sailboat riggers, sailboat rigging apprentices, and then there are master riggers. At what point do you achieve master status? Well it is all a matter of who is handing out these titles, I guess. Regardless of who is handing out titles, after 20 years of practicing any one skill or trade, you have become…

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

The ‘Riggers’ of the Sailboat World

Views From Aloft

The Crowhurst Scandal

The Last Volvo Ocean Race for the VO 70’s

Forespar Boat Show Special: Free Vang with Boom Furler Purchase

Patrick Jinks, A True Master Rigger……

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