A'Gréement

A'Gréement is a workshop specialising in the rigging of sailing yachts and catamarans, based in Port Camargue. Its approach comes down to three words, safety, performance and simplicity, and it works with owners, sailors and boatyards. It states that it works on the main brands on the market, monohulls and multihulls alike, including Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Hanse, X-Yachts, Outremer, Catana and Lagoon.

The offer covers the whole life cycle of a rig. Inspection covers shrouds, rigging screws, forestay, backstay, spreaders, mast and deck hardware, and results in a full report with tailored recommendations. Standing rigging replacement covers shrouds, forestay and backstay, in stainless steel or textile, with fitting, swaging and final tuning in line with the builder's specifications. Running rigging brings together halyards, sheets, reefing lines, kickers, barber haulers and turning blocks, reworked for smoother handling and longer life. Unstepping and re-stepping run from removal to reinstallation, with mast inspection and tension tuning using a gauge.

The workshop also offers deck layout optimisation, with repositioning of turning blocks, fitting of blocks and clutches, the supply and fitting of deck hardware, textile ropework covering splices, textile shackles and loops used in place of wire, and an upholstery and sailmaking activity covering sail repairs and the making of lazybags and biminis.

The method comes in six steps: first contact, a visit on board with inspection and measurements, a quotation stating brands, wire types, labour and lead times, the work itself with protection of sensitive areas, real-time follow-up on a private web page with before and after photographs and videos of the key stages, then handover on board with delivery of the warranty documents. A'Gréement works with Harken, Karver, Selden, Z Diffusion, Profurl, Facnor, Wichard, Sparcraft and N France. Its partners include Outremer Yachting, for carbon masts, rotating masts and standing rigging, and NautiCap, a Jeanneau and Lagoon dealer, for new boat preparation and refits.