RSB Rigging Solutions

22/07/2026

The splicing workshop is flat out this summer!

Three sets of sheets for S/Y Borkumriff, two tender towing systems, one for TowPro and one for M/Y Oneiro, a tender towing pendant for M/Y Odessa, and two halyards for S/Y Kalantis 😌.

All custom fabricated by our team and delivered to the client.

21/07/2026

M/Y Odessa tender towing pendant, custom fabricated by our splicing team to suit the yacht’s specific towing arrangement.

Spliced and finished in-house, with a protected eye at one end and stainless steel thimble at the other, ready for service.

20/07/2026

Essential repair aboard S/Y Imagine D.

Replacing a broken trip line on the staysail lock, followed by testing the bullet to confirm everything is operating as it should.

16/07/2026

It sounds straightforward but in reality, rotating a 45m Southern Spars carbon mast is a carefully engineered lifting operation.

When all that planning comes together, the manoeuvre looks effortless. That's not because it's simple. It's because we have engineered it that way.

15/07/2026

Before a mast ever leaves the yacht, the work starts long before the crane takes the load.

These images show the rig pull aboard S/Y Silvertip, where careful planning, clear communication and controlled lifting ensured the spar was removed safely and efficiently, ready for the next stage of its maintenance programme.

A successful rig pull isn't measured by the lift itself. It's measured by everything that happened beforehand.

14/07/2026

At first glance, this looks a little irregular. That's because it isn't a move you see everyday.

During the staysail installation aboard S/Y Meraki, the stay had to be transferred from stern to bow before it could be hoisted into position. On a ketch, the distance between the mizzen and main mast creates a much longer transfer than on a conventional sloop, making planning, communication and control throughout the lift essential.

Not every rigging operation follows the expected route. Sometimes the safest and most efficient solution is also the least familiar.

13/07/2026

We have been approved by Antal as Certified Technicians for the inspection, servicing, testing and installation of their Life Rail Systems.

This approval expands our capability to support yachts with certified access rail and fall arrest solutions, from initial installation through to ongoing inspection, testing and compliance.

It's another step in ensuring our clients have access to manufacturer-approved expertise across every stage of the system's service life.

09/07/2026

Have you ever stopped to think about what's actually involved in stepping a superyacht mast?

Positioning a high-value spar weighing several tonnes with millimetre accuracy! Aligning every interface, controlling movement throughout the lift and reconnecting each system safely requires planning, communication and an experienced team from start to finish.

When it's done well, it looks effortless: That's exactly how it should look.

08/07/2026

A lot happens between the initial scope of work for a rig refit and the yacht going sailing again.

Our latest article looks at some of the factors that influence a rig refit, from planning and procurement through to load testing, commissioning and sea trials.

RSB Rigging Solutions is a world leader in superyacht rigging services, offering standing and running rigging, load testing, and bespoke solutions. Trusted for precision, reliability, and expertise.

07/07/2026

How it begins... Running rigging assembly starts here.

Following manufacture by Gottifredi Maffioli, each rope is delivered to our workshop where it is transformed into a bespoke running rigging assembly through precision splicing, custom terminations and application-specific fabrication.