Topsail Rigging Limited is happy to say that our recent project in Iceland has come to a close, with very fine results. Beginning in April, our team began by assisting in calking the hull. When the ship was launched again, we turned our focus to fabricating the new steel spreaders & other rig irons. This task was also taken on by the architect of the project; Pepijn from Manta Marine Design.
From there, we lifted the foremast out (for the first time in many years!) with the largest crane available to this area in Iceland. We did this in order to better fit the new irons to the mast. In the rig shop, our team measured, cut & served 175 meters of new wire rope. All the new lines for the squares were also made in this space, as well as serving as a paint shop for the new irons... task management and space allocation became priority!
When all three yards had been successfully crossed and all the new lines run, North Sailing hosted the Prime Minister of Iceland onboard Opal for a lovely day sail. This was in celebration & recognition of the commitment to sustainability & green energy that North Sailing has displayed. Indeed; the new engine of OpalTopsail Rigging Limited is happy to say that our recent project in Iceland has come to a close, with very fine results. Beginning in April, our team began by assisting in calking the hull. When the ship was launched again, we turned our focus to fabricating the new steel spreaders & other rig irons. This task was also taken on by the architect of the project; Pepijn from Manta Marine Design.
From there, we lifted the foremast out (for the first time in many years!) with the largest crane available to this area in Iceland. We did this in order to better fit the new irons to the mast. In the rig shop, our team measured, cut & served 175 meters of new wire rope. All the new lines for the squares were also made in this space, as well as serving as a paint shop for the new irons... task management and space allocation became priority!
When all three yards had been successfully crossed and all the new lines run, North Sailing hosted the Prime Minister of Iceland onboard Opal for a lovely day sail. This was in celebration & recognition of the commitment to sustainability & green energy that North Sailing has displayed. Indeed; the new engine of Opal is 100% electric - her extensive battery bank can be fully charged by a generator which runs off the spinning of the propeller, which turns when the ship moves through the water when powered by sail alone.
After some trials in Skjalfandi Bay, the ship set out with part of our team onboard for the delivery to Scorsbysund, East Greenland. A great end to a lovely project! Thanks to all who helped out in the Rig Shop and to all those who supported us throughout. We look forward to again working with Manta Marine, North Sailing & the ever-beautiful, (now) square-topsail schooner Opal.
Riggers out for now!
From there, we lifted the foremast out (for the first time in many years!) with the largest crane available to this area in Iceland. We did this in order to better fit the new irons to the mast. In the rig shop, our team measured, cut & served 175 meters of new wire rope. All the new lines for the squares were also made in this space, as well as serving as a paint shop for the new irons... task management and space allocation became priority!
When all three yards had been successfully crossed and all the new lines run, North Sailing hosted the Prime Minister of Iceland onboard Opal for a lovely day sail. This was in celebration & recognition of the commitment to sustainability & green energy that North Sailing has displayed. Indeed; the new engine of OpalTopsail Rigging Limited is happy to say that our recent project in Iceland has come to a close, with very fine results. Beginning in April, our team began by assisting in calking the hull. When the ship was launched again, we turned our focus to fabricating the new steel spreaders & other rig irons. This task was also taken on by the architect of the project; Pepijn from Manta Marine Design.
From there, we lifted the foremast out (for the first time in many years!) with the largest crane available to this area in Iceland. We did this in order to better fit the new irons to the mast. In the rig shop, our team measured, cut & served 175 meters of new wire rope. All the new lines for the squares were also made in this space, as well as serving as a paint shop for the new irons... task management and space allocation became priority!
When all three yards had been successfully crossed and all the new lines run, North Sailing hosted the Prime Minister of Iceland onboard Opal for a lovely day sail. This was in celebration & recognition of the commitment to sustainability & green energy that North Sailing has displayed. Indeed; the new engine of Opal is 100% electric - her extensive battery bank can be fully charged by a generator which runs off the spinning of the propeller, which turns when the ship moves through the water when powered by sail alone.
After some trials in Skjalfandi Bay, the ship set out with part of our team onboard for the delivery to Scorsbysund, East Greenland. A great end to a lovely project! Thanks to all who helped out in the Rig Shop and to all those who supported us throughout. We look forward to again working with Manta Marine, North Sailing & the ever-beautiful, (now) square-topsail schooner Opal.
Riggers out for now!
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