Zern Rigging

06/03/2026

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

05/04/2026

Dwight came to pick up some custom jib sheets for S/V Portia (a Bristol 60) this AM. We caught him snapping our rope trailer and saying "this is paradise!" We agree, Dwight, we agree. Good luck on the Regata al Sol! We'll be tracking the race here:
https://pro.yb.tl/RASOL2026/

jib sheets= 14mm Dyneema core with Dyneema Chafe sleeve

Regata Al Sol

04/27/2026

This was NOT visible to the buyer or surveyor. Peek here at the swage process. Consider a gift certificate for a rigging inspection. You don't need to be a sailboat to need inspecting. We're custom swaging in Pensacola, ya'll. We'll drive from Panama City to New Orleans - for a nominal fee.

This post offers discount. Code in comments.

04/21/2026

We've climbed the masts of 1000s of unique rigs. Hands down it's the Milwaukee Tool Superhawg for the job. In the comments we've left the specs of our climbing system that.just.plain.works.

04/14/2026

Small investment, big feeling. New running rigging for Spring cruising season on a Catalina 36. What are your cruising or racing goals this Spring?
Take advantage of 10% off with this link for gift certificate offer. Good for purchases through May 12 2026
https://zernrigging.com/products/500-gift-certificate-copy

04/03/2026

All our clients have a story. Here is a glimpse…

Captain Christian Myer’s grandfather and great grandfather were wooden boat builders and Gulf Coast commercial fishermen. Christian called Zern Rigging to inspect and update the standing and running rigging on the Biloxi schooner, “Daniel Webster Clemens”.

“Danny” was built at Zirlott shipyard near Bayou La Batre in 1994. It took five years to complete and was modeled after traditional regional-style oyster & fishing boats in the early 20th century. Rick Zern had a hand in its commissioning, consulting with the owner, Bill Campbell of Sailing South in Destin, FL.

Christian sits down with us to talk about the historical sourcing of ship lumber on boats in the Southeast and its modern challenges it presents. They also mull over the possibility of modern rigging upgrades. We captured some video of the crew proudly getting “Danny” ready to head back out. That blue painter’s tape you see here? The crew is meticulously stuffing cotton between the planks and then covering it with a more modern compound than the tar (or pitch) used of years past.

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03/21/2026

Come see us at the Wharf Boat Show! We are here till 6:00 tonight!

03/20/2026

Our booth is ready at The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show. Come and see us!

03/19/2026

This Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 is the annual The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show in Orange Beach. This is mostly a powerboat show but it is a huge event for this area.

Zern Rigging has a display booth at the show and we will be highlighting our array of lines for power and sail boats, splicing, anchors, Harken Sport Fishing equipment and more.

We look forward to seeing you at The Wharf in Orange Beach over the weekend. The show opens at 10AM each day and closes at 6PM on Friday and Saturday and at 4PM on Sunday.