Australian Rowing Technologies contacted Composite Creations in June 2000
with a requirement to produce aerodynamic carbon fibre riggers for their rowing skulls.

We were able to bring together Jim Goulding of Ausrowtec, and a highly qualified CAD designer, who knew nothing about rowing. With added input from Composite Creations regarding production methods a rigger design was finalised in CAD.

Composite Creations then carried the project forward from CAD file to completion. This
involved:
CAD/CAM processing                    
3 axis prototyping
3 axis tool making
Thermocouple controlling
Laminate Design
Computer Cutting of Laminates
Production of parts.

These aerodynamic riggers are produced as a monocoque product using pre-impregnated carbon fibres and a female pressure forming process. The rigger arm has an internal carbon compression post supporting the stainless steel washer plates at the rowlock pin slot.

Composite Creations continues to produce sweep riggers for Ausrowtec when required with plans to produce skulling riggers in the future.