Spencer Rigging

We love when the world's largest yacht race comes to town! Entries are now open for this year's Round the Island Race, taking place on 15 June 2024.

Starting on the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes at 6am, the fleet race westabout to The Needles, pass St Catherine’s Point, round Bembridge Ledge buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes.

Let the countdown begin! ⛵️⛵️

The 2024 race will start an hour after sunrise at 06:00, so competitors will enjoy a spectacular first leg down to The Needles, together with a welcome early finish back in Cowes.

Entries are flooding in, enter today and be part of the most spectacular yacht race in the UK on Sat 15 June.

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"Worm and parcel with the lay; turn and serve the other way." So says the rigger's mantra.

The Spencer Rigging team is currently hard at work creating standing rigging for a classic yacht restoration project, showcasing their incredible traditional craftsmanship skills. 💪

Continuing a centuries-old practice, we're adding multi-layered protection to standing rigging, shielding it from chafe and deterioration. 🌊✨ Check out our nod to tradition – hand-crafted supple leather covers gracefully embracing served galvanized wire, capturing the essence of timeless elegance. 🧵The perfect blend of tradition and innovation!

⛓ In addition to manufacturing and supplying lifting equipment at Spencer Rigging, we also offer ongoing inspection examinations to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.

👷‍♂️ Our engineers, accredited to LEEA - The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association standards, cover a diverse range of disciplines. From statutory LOLER to ad-hoc examinations, we can assist in inspecting a variety of lifting equipment - accessories, (such as shackles, eyebolts, chains, slings and chain blocks) plus hoists and cranes (overhead, dockside, lorry-mounted, and mobile), and we're among the few in the UK qualified for lifeboat examinations.

⚙️ According to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), it's crucial to have equipment that's fit for purpose and undergoes periodic 'thorough examination.' Spencer Rigging not only conducts inspections and certifications but also assists in maintaining records and promptly addressing any defects found.

🏗️ Trust us for:
✅ Schedule of Lifting Gear Examinations
✅ Inspection and Certification
✅ Load Testing
✅ On-Site Inspection

To discuss your business needs, contact the team ☎️ +44 (0) 1983 292 022 | 📧 [email protected]

Let's keep your operations compliant and efficient! 💼🔧

Guess who's back? 🎉 Our Cowes loft is officially open again after a well-deserved Christmas break. We're pumped up and ready to dive into some thrilling projects for 2024—whether it's yacht rerigs, crafting bespoke balustrades, or taking on cool commercial commissions. Reach out to the team at 01983 292 022 or drop us an email at [email protected] to chat about your next project!

Wishing all our customers, friends and followers a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the team at Spencer Rigging.

The loft and offices will be closed for the holiday season from Saturday 23 December, reopening on Monday 8 January 2024.

Hot off the press! 👀Check out where in the world one of our bespoke balustrading projects ended up this year, a great feature on what makes Reckmann furling systems the top choice for reliability and news & features from across the Ancasta group.

Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH feature in this month's Seahorse Sailing Magazine. Our colleagues at Advanced Rigging + Hydraulics are the UK agents and distributors for Reckmann - Get in touch if you're looking to find out more about how they can benefit your sailing potential - call +44 02380 454 280, or email [email protected]

Taking a look back at the last 65 years, we have quite a history! Find out about the origins of Spencer Rigging and how the traditions and values continue to this day with our great team.

The Spencer Rigging Legacy - Spencer Rigging Ltd In the course of 65 years, Spencer Rigging has seen it all. Rich in history but hailed for its innovative and ‘can-do’ approach to projects.

Top tips from our colleagues Advanced Rigging + Hydraulics

Looking After Your Rigging & Hydraulics This Winter - Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics - Hamble Winter can bring harsh weather conditions, properly look after your yacht rigging and hydraulic systems, ensuring that your boat is ready to sail smoothly when Spring returns.

Keeping it tidy!

This weekend, there's still time to visit us at the . Stop by Stand J204 to chat with the team about your next rigging project, upgrade, or book in for a rig inspection. With top equipment from leading manufacturers , , , , and more, we'll be glad to help get your boat at its best for next season.

Day 1 of the and we’re excited to see customers old & new at our stand J204 in Ocean Hall.

Whether you’re looking to improve your racing setup with a rig-tune, new running rigging, or hydraulics service, or want peace of mind of a longer cruise with a full rig inspection and report, the team will be glad to discuss your requirements.
For larger projects, such as mast repairs or upgrades, or replacement standing rigging, the team have over 30 years of experience with quality products from industry-leading manufacturers, including , , , , , and more!

Congratulations to Richardsons Yacht Services Ltd. celebrating 35 years in business at Island Harbour Marina. Always a pleasure to work with their team.

We’re celebrating 35 years in business this September! As a special thank you to all our loyal customers for their continued support over the years, we’ve organised a 3-day event from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th September - pop along and say hi!
For details, please read through the picture above

We look forward to seeing you all 😊☀️⛵️

It's not just yacht rigging we do. The team has been working on this sleek and elegant balustrading for a bespoke veranda project over the past few days. Using the simple ball and socket system to assemble, the joiners have set up a test construction before moving the veranda to its final location. Get in touch to find out more about using balustrading for a low-maintenance and aesthetic solution on a staircase, veranda, or other project - Ideal for decking in this hot weather!

Racing season is not over yet - It's almost time for the International Six Metre Association World Championships! We can't wait to see the fleet line up for some exciting Solent racing. So far, we've had the pleasure of supporting several crews getting race-ready, contact us for any last-minute requests. Good luck to all 34 teams set to take part!

Cowes Prepares to Welcome International Six Metre World Championship Cowes, UK – 29 August 2023 – Preparations are in full swing to welcome 34 teams representing 11 Nations from across Europe and North America for the International Six Metre World Ch…

Project of the day: Nice handy work on a bespoke scramble net at the loft in Cowes.

One Month To Go! We'll be at the Southampton Boat Show 2023 with our Advanced Rigging + Hydraulics colleagues from 15-24 September, with the latest range of rigging solutions for your next upgrade, and great show deals. Tickets are available now through the SIBS website - https://buff.ly/3OwPDlH