Pierre Le Goff
WHY GET YOUR RIGGING CHECKED?
– Most dismastings occur after the breakage of cables or end fittings/swages – Rigs are subject to wear : fatigue of the cables after their life span (10 years maximum) and sometimes by inadequate tuning.
– During insurance renewal, replacement of standing rigging is usually requested (if older than 10 years).
WHAT ARE THE RISKS WITH AGEING RIGGING?
– Breakage of cables or connections
– Dismasting of the yacht and subsequent damage
– Safety risks to the crew
WHICH ELEMENTS TO CHECK?
– State of the cables and end fittings
– Control of connections and structural parts
– Check of mechanical assemblies
RIG CHANGE, WHAT BENEFITS?
– Better safety
– Prevents dismasting risks or peripheral damage
– Insurance guarantee
– Preserves value of the boat
