Standing Rigging tuning help? https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1702499 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:53:51 GMT Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:07:44 GMT Copyright © 2022 Bluewater Cruising Association Standing Rigging tuning help? https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1702499 https://www.bluewatercruising.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1702499 Hi Folks 

It looks like it’s time for my standing rigging to be tuned. 

does anyone have any recommendations on for a rigger in Vancouver who can help me tune the rig and teach me a bit along the way. I’d prefer doing it myself but I’d like guidance first.

 

thanks 

Mark 

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Riggers around Vancouver vary wildly in expertise. There are quite a few jokers out there. The only one that seems to retain somewhat of a reputation is Steve White. But again, reports on his work vary.

There are a couple of shops on Granville Island, no idea what they are worth.

The guy that took over from Brion Toss in Port Townsend is the only one that I would recommend 100%.
Usually they’ll do a good rig inspection before tuning. They use tension meters to compare tension between wires. They are thorough and generous with sharing knowledge. I think they still hold a workshop every year to teach sailors.
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Be wary of anyone that goes twang twang on your shrouds, turns a turnbuckle a couple of times and says good to go.

good luck

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