Trouble Keeping Birds Off Your Boat?
Keeping birds off your boat is a very common problem boat owners have. The way yachts are designed, they make for perfect floating nest opportunities or perfect places to perch,...
Setting an Anchor – Basic Tips and Techniques
Setting an Anchor – One of the most critical parts of a yacht that must be working at all times is the anchor and anchor system. An anchor is a...
What are the Benefits of Composite Rigging?
To keep the sail stretched for the maximum wind capacity, sailing yachts rely heavily on their rigging composition. Most commonly, standard rigging is comprised of fixed lines, wires, or rods...
Different Types of Sailing Yachts Rigging Arrangements
Factors that set types of sailing yachts apart from one another, is its design / set up of the mast, sails, hull and standing rigging. Rigging is vital in dictating...
Furling Systems – Understanding, Maintaining and Improving
With continuous developments of systems and technology today, sailing has become much easier and efficient. One system that sailors take advantage of is the roller furling systems. Types of Furling...
10 Important Tips for a Smooth Sailing Experience
Whether you’re heading out for a race, overnighter or extended trip, it is extremely important you are prepared and organized for the planned trip, failing to do so, can be...
Standing Rigging Inspections, Maintenance and Replacement
Standing Rigging Inspections – One part of sailboats and yachts that must be inspected, maintained, or even replaced when necessary is the standing rigging. It is comprised of fixed lines,...
Modern Boat Design – Significance of Masts and Rigging
Modern boat design today has continuously evolved throughout the years, ensuring that their performance can be enhanced significantly. Most modern boat designs can now be operated easily without compromising significant...
An Overview About Boat Rigging Systems
Boat rigging systems are primarily comprised of components that can effectively support the masts of a sailing ship or a sailboat and modify the position of the vessel’s sails and...
Sail World – Riggtech Build it, Rig it, Sail it
It’s impossible to talk about Riggtech without first looking at its founder, Phill Bate. He’s a natural born rigger. As Phill, himself explains, ‘I’ve been at it since I was...
Inspect Your Rig
Inspect your rig – The summer sailing season is here and if you haven’t done it already, it’s time to check your rig. Riggtech owner, Phill Bate, a former America’s...
