Help Wanted!

July 28, 2016, 4:10 pm

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 is on the lookout for a few good hands. We are currently accepting any and all resumes regardless of experience for full-time, year-round employment. People we are looking for: If you are a skilled and experienced rigging technician looking for … Continue reading →

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Authorized Harken Hydraulics Service Center

August 22, 2016, 4:41 pm

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Back in April 2016, The Rigging Company attended a week long certification to become an Authorized Harken Hydraulics Service Center. WE PASSED!!! You can now bring your Harken hydraulic units or systems to The Rigging Company (or we can bring … Continue reading →

A Whisker Pole System

September 14, 2016, 7:08 am

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Using a whisker pole that is sized and configured properly, can make sailing by the lee stable and comfortable. Usually downwind sailing, specifically in light air, can feel a bit sluggish and sloppy. Some of us feel that flying a spinnaker is too much work and that a … Continue reading →

U.S. Sailboat Show 2016 – Annapolis, MD

October 5, 2016, 10:55 am

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We’re looking forward to another year at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. We’ll be hanging out at our usual spot by the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel.  This year we have added a few more headsail furlers to our display including a Seldén top-down … Continue reading →

Views From Aloft

December 5, 2016, 5:41 am

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This was a spar finish and rigging package that we put together back in the summer of 2014. Originally this mast was an Annapolis Spars design (our previous employer). I love the way these masts were built. This is exactly … Continue reading →

Views from Aloft

December 19, 2016, 6:20 am

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This was back on Halloween day and I’m back up the mast for an inspection. It was a little chilly, more than I’d prefer but…it’s October. I had a great view of the Spa Creek Bridge. We were at the … Continue reading →

Un-stepping the Mast

January 27, 2017, 6:01 am

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When un-stepping the mast there are several things that need to happen in preparation for the actual mast removal. The following tips and procedures are in line with the methods we use for boats up to 55′. Small boats or … Continue reading →

The Solent Has Its Own Stay!

April 10, 2017, 6:44 am

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A stay that gets its name from a strait separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of southern England, the Solent. This traditionally windy place with strong currents can cause rough sea conditions and can make for some interesting sailing, to say the least. This body of water … Continue reading →

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2017 J24 East Coast Championships and

September 11, 2017, 2:16 pm

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The Rigging Company LLP (TRC) is proud to announce that it is a primary sponsor in the 39th year of the J24 East Coast Championship and J22 Mid-Atlantic Championship. This event takes place in late October starting 10/27-10/29. The venue is being held at one of Annapolis’ top sailing clubs Severn Sailing Association. J24 local legend […]

ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2017!!

October 4, 2017, 9:15 am

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The Boat Show is back and so are we. Bigger and better than ever before, TRC has recently expanded its team and its booth. We have joined up with BSI Denmark to provide our customers with top quality Rod Rigging fittings. So come by our booth, see our new digs, and talk to BSI and […]

Winterize Your Rigging

November 15, 2017, 10:17 am

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Winterizing a boat is very important, but most people forget about the rigging. Sometimes even the sails. This is actually not that much work, it’s just that most people don’t know what this might entail. Here is what we riggers consider when the sailing season comes to a close.   Remove the Halyards, Attach a messenger […]

R.I.P.S.S.

March 26, 2018, 6:29 am

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Despite last year being our most successful year to date as a business, it was also our saddest. This is an update to the ABOUT page on our blog, as well as a tribute to a recent, major, loss for our team. My good friend, mentor, and business partner, Sean Matthew Simmons passed away suddenly, from […]

The 2018 Rigging Company J/24 & J/22 East Coast Championship

October 15, 2018, 8:42 am

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PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO EXPLORE AND SEARCH THE RIGGING COMPANY! The Rigging Company is back on the race course again and this time stepping up its sponsorship. We are proud to announce that we are the Platinum Sponsor of The 2018 Rigging Company J24 & J22 East Coast Championship. This event takes place in late October, 10/26-10/28. […]

No Boat Show, No Problem!

October 20, 2020, 8:52 am

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The boat shows might be cancelled, but The Rigging Company is open!Please join us at our first ever (COVID-Safe)….The Rigging Company (TRC) Open House Stop by the shop (7416 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis) any time Thursday 10/29 through Monday 11/2 from 10am-4pm to see furler displays, learn about all the products & services we offer, or ask those […]

The Rigging Company Solomon’s Island

January 11, 2021, 7:59 am

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Do you have a sailboat in or near Solomon’s Island Maryland? Are you in need of a rigging safety inspection, or perhaps even some more involved repairs, full re-fit, or looking to make some other upgrades to your sailboat’s rigging? …WE are glad to help. The Rigging Company (TRC) is now offering all of our […]

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Un-stepping the Mast

January 27, 2017, 6:01 am

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When un-stepping the mast there are several things that need to happen in preparation for the actual mast removal. The following tips and procedures are in line with the methods we use for boats up to 55′. Small boats or big boats alike, first things must come first. All of the sails and sail covers...

The Solent Has Its Own Stay!

April 10, 2017, 6:44 am

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A stay that gets its name from a strait separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of southern England, the Solent. This traditionally windy place with strong currents can cause rough sea conditions and can make for some interesting sailing, to say the least. This body of water is also famous for hosting one of sailing’s largest events known as Cowes Week. These...

2017 J24 East Coast Championships and

September 11, 2017, 2:16 pm

≫ Next: ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2017!!

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The Rigging Company LLP (TRC) is proud to announce that it is a primary sponsor in the 39th year of the J24 East Coast Championship and J22 Mid-Atlantic Championship. This event takes place in late October starting 10/27-10/29. The venue is being held at one of Annapolis’ top sailing clubs Severn Sailing Association. J24 local legend...

ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2017!!

October 4, 2017, 9:15 am

≫ Next: Winterize Your Rigging

≪ Previous: 2017 J24 East Coast Championships and

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The Boat Show is back and so are we. Bigger and better than ever before, TRC has recently expanded its team and its booth. We have joined up with BSI Denmark to provide our customers with top quality Rod Rigging fittings. So come by our booth, see our new digs, and talk to BSI and...

Winterize Your Rigging

November 15, 2017, 10:17 am

≫ Next: R.I.P.S.S.

≪ Previous: ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2017!!

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Winterizing a boat is very important, but most people forget about the rigging. Sometimes even the sails. This is actually not that much work, it’s just that most people don’t know what this might entail. Here is what we riggers consider when the sailing season comes to a close.   Remove the Halyards, Attach a messenger...