RSB Rigging Solutions

Good comms make a big difference when you’ve got someone working aloft.

Bluetooth headsets give the guys in the rig constant, direct communication with the team running the job on deck. They can talk normally, hear exactly what’s happening below and respond immediately without having to shout over the radio and everything else going on around them.

The important bit is that those comms stay dedicated to the job. The rest of the crew can carry on working without breaking that line between the person aloft and the team below.

This makes working aloft a lot safer and the whole operation run much better.

This is how you build the best possible team.

Franco is one of our Senior Project Managers, with a huge amount of sailing and technical experience behind him. When he’s out on the water with the team, he uses that time to pass it on.

Talking through what he’s seeing. Explaining the decisions being made. Sharing the practical knowledge that comes from years spent on boats and working with rigs.

At RSB, we’re committed to building the best team we can. That means giving our people the opportunity to learn directly from those with the most experience, on the job, on the water and in situations where that knowledge really matters.

Here’s Franco doing exactly that.

A lot to get right before a main mast leaves the ground.

Aurelius’ main mast was ready for the step, and the team were getting everything laid out, run and exactly where they wanted it before the crane took the weight.

Halyards clear, stays ready, lifting gear checked and everyone knowing what happened next.

Because once the mast is hanging on the hook, you don’t want to be looking for anything you may have forgotten to take care of.

Sea trials on Honey Rider.

This is where the work on the rig moves from the yard into real sailing conditions. Under load, the team can assess rig tune, sail handling and the behaviour of the complete system before making any final adjustments.

A vital part of verifying the work where it matters most: on the water.

Guess the rig?

A few clues in the video for those who know what they’re looking at.

Recognise her?

Drop your guess in the comments.

From this perspective you can see just how coordinated a rig move needs to be. The crane operator, the riggers on the ground, the tag lines, the clearances and the positioning all have to work together. Once the mast is in the air, everyone needs to know what is happening next.

A good team makes this look controlled and straightforward.