Yacht Rigging – Apprenticeship
Other Engineering
A course by
MAST Academy
Yacht riggers set up, maintain and optimise the complex systems that control a yacht’s sails and mast. It’s a trade where engineering precision meets hands on problem-solving, ensuring vessels remain safe and perform at their best.
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Core skills this course teaches
Work unsupervised as a yacht rigger
Develop the technical and practical skills to operate independently as a professional yacht rigger.
Apply workplace health and safety principles
Learn and implement health and safety standards specific to marine and rigging environments.
About This Course
As a yacht rigging apprentice, you will split your time between the workshop, marina and on-water environments, inspecting and maintaining standing rigging, splicing ropes, setting up control systems, and ensuring everything operates smoothly. Every project is different, and you could find yourself working anywhere in the world.
Course Content
You will learn to design, install, tune and maintain sail systems including masts, standing and running rigging, covering load calculations, tensioning and material behaviour under stress, as well as assembling fittings, splicing ropes, and installing hardware at heights.
Entry Requirements
Legal eligibility to study in New Zealand (immigration status verified)
Employment in a marine environment
Minimum age of 16 years
Build towards these roles
Yacht RiggerEngineering TechnicianSystem Service & Repair roles within the marine industry
Build skills in these industries
Marine IndustryEngineering
MAST Academy is New Zealand's specialist training provider for the marine and composites industries. If you want to build boats, work with advanced materials, or pursue a career on the water, this is where that training happens in New Zealand. Their programmes are workplace-based, industry-connected, and built around the trades and technologies that put Kiwi craftsmanship on the world map.
