GC Rigging and Composites LLC

04/19/2020

Ok I’ve been in confinement too long.

01/26/2020

‘IO is born. First race: 2020 Three Bridge Fiasco. First boat to finish. (Photos by Rebecca Hinden)

08/06/2019

https://www.sail-world.com/news/220633/Vendee-Globe-Foiling-Apivia-unveilled-in-Lorient

Looks cool but docking will be a challenge...

While the sailing world collectively scratches its head over the concepts behind the latest Hugo Boss, across the Channel at Lorient, Charlie Dalin, a naval architect and shorthanded solo skipper, has launched a new IMOCA60 Apivia.

08/03/2019

‘Io is coming together.

04/12/2019

This is how I like ‘em... blank slate. EZ sanding primer phase just to fill the millions of pinholes from all the deck repair.

03/09/2019

We are now set up to make carbon spinnaker poles, double-tapered, any diameter and up to about 23’ in length. Here’s the outboard end with Hall quick-trip jaws. My grill rotisserie motor sure comes in handy for the clear coat primer process.

10/24/2018

Large waterproof whirlpool bath cover for a large yacht coming together.

09/13/2018

Was poking around a boat today and saw a framed letter, signed “Bernard”. Ok whatever. Then I looked at the top left corner.

08/26/2018

i14 getting a complete makeover.

08/26/2018

This contraption produces carbon fiber elbows for making pipe berths. It’s like infusion except there’s no vacuum; instead there’s positive pressure.

03/31/2018

We learned from our teachers. Now we teach. The crew expands by two. Welcome Dave and Lester.

03/31/2018

We’re finally putting in the new mast. Looking forward to getting back out on the water with this amazing speed machine.