A2 Rigging, Falmouth, Cornwall

About Us:

Our first workshop was in Gweek Quay Boatyard on the Helford river, owned by Clive and Gill Emerson, and we still maintain that base. Some of the very talented craftsmen who are based at the yard include Dave Walkey, Luke Powell and Chris Hardman Jones.

Four years ago we established our Falmouth workshop within Premier’s Marina in Falmouth, and the rest as they say is history!! Now A2 can be found working in any of the yards in Cornwall and in recent months we have also completed projects in France, Germany, Holland and our most far flung destination to date - Grenada.

All our team have been involved in sailing and water sports, competitively and for leisure, and therefore have a first hand knowledge of many of the problems our customers experience.

Our architectural portfolio continues to grow with commercial works undertaken for Goonhilly Satellite station, the Wildlife and TOG24 retail outlets and, for the last two years, we have carried out the re-hang of aerial exhibits for the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Alongside this, we have worked on structural and decorative rigging with clients undertaking property development and more information about this can be found on our Architectural page.

Detailed discussions are always at the beginning of any project we embark on with a new client, accompanied by detailed and comprehensive quotations.This enables us to deliver a very tailored and personal service which has resulted in very positive feedback from our customers.

Mel has been involved in the Marine environment since serving as a Royal Marine where he specialised in fast raiding craft and qualified as a commercial diver. After his service career, Mel spent time as a commercial diver in Angola for Oceaneering, before returning to Cornwall where he has been involved in yachting and the Marine industry ever since. Having sailed and worked with people such as Pete Goss and Ellen McArthur, competed at national and world class levels of sailing in Dinghies, one design keel boats and ocean racing, his knowledge and network of products and people make him your ideal first call when undertaking any rigging/sailing project.

Contact Mel on Mobile - 07785 710364 or Landline - 01326 312209

Jake joined A2 three years ago and has carved a niche for himself. He has the confidence to see a project through from concept to completion and this means we are able to operate two teams working independently of each other when needed. Although surfing is his water sport preference, Jake is immensely qualified as a yacht rigger, having been in the industry locally for ten years. Having worked on yachts such as Adela, Cerano De Bergarac, Catalyst and many more, no one can doubt his capability and experience.

Contact Jake on Mobile - 07814 126878 or Landline - 01326 312209

Sam is a keen dinghy sailor and qualified instructor who has worked for A2 for the last two years whilst studying and sucessfully completing a Foundation Degree in Boat Design and Production at Falmouth Marine School.

Contact Sam on Landline - 01326 312209

Claire is a water sports instructor in the summer and comes back to Cornwall to work outside in the wettest, coldest part of the year. She also does training at Cornish Cruising each winter to keep adding to her growing portfolio of boat handling and instructor qualifications which now include her Yacht Masters. Like Sam, Claire is an ex student of Falmouth Marine School. She just loves anything to do with sailing and no matter what job we give her nothing seems to faze her.

Contact Claire on Mobile - 07817 725371 or Landline - 01326 312209

Someone has to do it and having years of experience in the hotel and leisure industry during which time keeping an eye on the “bottom line” was always in her remit, made Melanie the natural choice.

Contact Melanie on Landline - 01326 312209