What we inspect
- Shrouds
- Turnbuckles
- Forestay
- Backstay
- Spreaders
- Mast
- Deck hardware
We only replace what needs replacing. Every recommendation in the report is explained.
An inspection that meets Division 241
Charter companies, sailing schools and skippers operating a pleasure vessel commercially (NUC) must have the rig inspected every year under Division 241 of the French ship safety regulations.
We have built our rig inspection around these requirements. The same checks apply to every boat, item by item, and the result is recorded in a written report you can show at your safety inspection.
What the report covers
- Identification of the boat and the rig inspected
- The condition of each item: mast, spreaders, standing rigging, terminals, turnbuckles, chainplates, deck hardware
- Photos of the defects found
- Our recommendations, ranked by urgency
How it works
- You tell us about your boat and your sailing plans.
- We inspect the rig, from deck to masthead.
- You receive a detailed report with our recommendations.
- If work is needed, we give you a quote explained item by item.
When to have your rig inspected
- Before a long passage or a change of sailing programme.
- When buying a second-hand boat.
- After a grounding or an impact on the rig.
- Every year if your boat is a commercially operated pleasure vessel (NUC), as required by Division 241.
- When the standing rigging nears the replacement age advised by the builder or required by your insurer.
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