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The Rigging Shoppe

Real advice. Reliable gear. Since 1969.

• 55+ years serving boaters
• Rigging, safety, and setup support
• Staff who actually use the gear

Not sure what you need? Ask us. That’s what we’re here for.

The Rigging Shoppe has been helping sailors and power boaters get on the water with confidence since 1969.

Founded by Bruce and Shirley Burgess, the shop was built on straightforward values: good gear, fair prices, and advice you can trust.

Their daughter Carolyn carried that forward, growing the business into a place where boaters could rely on knowledgeable, practical support—not guesswork.

Today, Paul and Diane Reid continue that tradition. Whether you’re outfitting a new boat, replacing critical safety gear, or figuring out what actually works, the focus is the same: helping you get it right before you leave the dock

Meet the team

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  • Diane, Owner

    Professional skipper, racer, and instructor with over 100,000 miles at sea. If it breaks, she knows how to fix it.

  • Paul, Owner

    Experienced boater and racer with over 30 years on the water. Focused on practical solutions that work when conditions aren’t perfect.

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  • Mike, Sales

    Grew up cruising the Northumberland Strait on his family boat Ten Penny. Brings practical, on-the-water experience to help you choose what actually works.

  • Heinz, Sales

    Background in hospitality with a passion for boating. Spends his time cruising Lake Ontario and helping customers find the right gear without the guesswork.

  • Person steering a boat from the driver's seat with a clear sky background

    Roger, Sales

    Grew up sailing the Great Lakes and spent years on the water in BC. Now back in Ontario, cruising Georgian Bay aboard his Hunter 41.

  • Man wearing a cap with '90 Years' text, smiling in front of water.

    Allen, Electronics

    Certified Garmin installer with a background in mechanical engineering. Brings precision and real-world understanding to navigation systems and onboard electronics.

  • Carolyn C, Administration

    27 years of experience on the water, from inshore racing to offshore passages. Keeps the operation running and the details dialed in.

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    Nicole, Rigger

    Background in Tall Ships and marine surveying. Brings deep experience to rigging, whether splicing halyards or tuning your setup.