Why Hands-On Rigging Inspections Are Essential for Safety at Sea When it comes to yacht surveys , few areas are as critical — or as frequently underestimated — as the rigging. A yacht’s rigging is not cosmetic. It is a structural, load-bearing system that directly affects seaworthiness, safety, insurance compliance, and asset value. Yet across the industry, some rigging inspections  are still carried out using binoculars from deck level or via drone flyovers. While these meth