MOBILE RIGGING · INSPECTION · SERVICE
Sailboat rigging.
Done right.
C.L. Rigging provides sailboat rigging, repair and upgrades throughout the Chesapeake Bay and beyond.
About Us
Rigging tailored to your boat, your sailing and your budget.
Owner-operated by Collin Linehan, C.L. Rigging delivers the personal attention of a small, specialized shop with the experience and team to take on any project. Collin is directly involved in every inspection and job, giving clients one-on-one communication and a consistent point of contact from start to finish.
C.L. Rigging services everything from standing and running rigging to furling systems, winches, deck hardware, lifelines, maintenance and professional rigging inspections for insurance, pre-purchase and peace of mind. Working with all major marine brands, the team serves family cruisers, day sailors and high-performance sailboats alike. Headquartered at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis, Maryland, mobile service is available throughout the Chesapeake Bay region and beyond.
OUR SERVICES
Complete sailboat rigging & sail handling.
Rig Inspections
Professional sailboat rigging inspections for peace of mind, pre-purchase, insurance and offshore preparation.
Learn More »Standing Rigging
Inspection, replacement and complete re-rigging using wire, rod and advanced synthetic solutions.
Running Rigging
Halyards, sheets, control lines, custom line packages, splicing and system optimization.
Furling & Sail Handling
Headsail and in-boom furling, downwind sail handling, whisker poles and deck hardware.
Winches & Hardware
Winch service and rebuilding, electric conversions, deck hardware and system upgrades.
Custom & Specialty Work
Lifelines, carbon repair, custom installations, system modifications and solutions for unusual projects.
Authorized Dealer & Installer
Premium equipment. Expert installation.
C.L. Rigging is a Seldén Mast dealer specializing in advanced technical installations, and an authorized Furlex and Harken dealer and installer. We are also authorized dealers for Quantum Sails, Doyle Sails, North Sails and Cyclops Marine load cells, with access to leading rigging and hardware brands across the industry.
Rigging Inspections
Know what’s holding your rig together.
Insurance companies are increasingly asking sailboat owners to document the condition of their standing rigging — something a standard marine survey may not fully address.
C.L. Rigging provides professional inspections for insurance requirements, pre-purchase, offshore preparation and peace of mind, with written findings, photographs and recommended next steps. Based in Annapolis, C.L. Rigging travels throughout the Chesapeake Bay and beyond.
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Meet Collin Linehan
A rigger who knows what it’s like on the other end of the line.
Collin Linehan has spent virtually his entire life on the water.
He grew up sailing in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, and has since sailed everything from collegiate racing to offshore passages, deliveries and long-distance big-boat racing.
With more than 75,000 miles sailed and raced, running C.L. Rigging since 2012, and thousands of rigging projects completed for hundreds of customers, Collin brings a practical understanding of how sails, rigging and hardware work together.
Trusted by sailors who know their boats.
“Great communication from start to finish, showed up when he said he would, and the price was fair and transparent.”
“Collin has been the person we trust with our rigging for more than 16 years. His knowledge, attention to detail and practical recommendations have made our boats safer and easier to sail — and even while cruising hundreds of miles away in the Bahamas, he was always just a call or text away.”
“He found things two other riggers had missed, then walked me through the options without pushing a single thing I didn’t need.”
“After the refit the boat sails like a different animal. Collin designed a modern, responsive system for a 40-year-old hull.”
“Three yards had a go at our rig. Collin is the one who finally got it tuned properly — safer and noticeably faster.”
“We were two weeks from leaving for the Caribbean. He inspected the rig, told us plainly what had to be done and what could wait, and had us out on schedule.”
“New line package and a reworked cockpit layout. My wife and I can now short-hand the boat without shouting at each other.”
“Winches came back better than new, and he called me before doing anything that changed the price. Rare.”
Let’s talk about your boat.
From a simple inspection to a complete refit, it all starts with a conversation.