All About Southwesterly Rigging

"From growing up sailing in Plymouth, in the South West of the UK, I have always had a passion for being around the ocean and in particular, sailing. I was lucky enough to follow my passion, which has lead to me working for some of the best sailing teams in the world and having the opportunity to gain experience at this elite level. Southwesterly Rigging was born out of this experience, aimed at servicing these high level racing teams with rope work solutions as well as the traditional cruising market, at home, in the South West of the UK." - Paddy Hutchings

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Meet the Team

Director and Rigger

Paddy Hutchings

Paddy Hutchings, founder of Southwesterly Rigging, is a successful sailor and rigger with an impressive track record. He has worked alongside renowned sailors such as Alex Thompson, Pip Hare, and Boris Herman, and has also sailed within the Figaro class. Paddy's wealth of experience and expertise ensures that SW Rigging consistently provides top-quality marine rigging solutions.

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Alex Smerdon

Alex Smerdon, one of our skilled riggers, has an extensive background in dinghy and keelboat racing around the UK. With experience in offshore campaigns on yachts like Cookson 50's and Figaro and Imoca circuits, he brings a wealth of knowledge to SW Rigging.

Rigger

Paul Hutchings

Paul has a unique background that sets him apart. With a career that began on trawlers and in the fishing industry in Plymouth, as well as working for Marine Projects building Princess Yachts, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. His diverse experience allows us to provide a wider range of solutions for our clients.