ABOUT QUINRIG
Quin's has been a well respected name in the marine industry in Australia since 1921. In 1836 Captain Hugh Quin arrived in the new colony of South Australia aboard the ship 'Cygnet'.
Captain Hugh's grandson, Hugh Quin Jnr (1880-1950) became a renowned sailmaker to the local fishing fleet, founding Hugh Quin P/L and establishing a sail loft in September 1921.
Barry Quin in South Australia passed on his sailmaking and rigging knowledge to his son, Colin, who is continuing the family tradition of serving the marine industry in Queensland.
After working overseas Jesse, teamed up with Colin to form QuinRig.
Team
THE QUINRIG TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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Owner and managing director
Colin Quin
Colin Quin is the Managing Director and Owner of QuinRig, he has been in the rigging and sailing industry for over 40 years. He began his career at an early age working for his father, Barry Quin, at Quin Marine in Port Adelaide and Barry Quin Marine at North Haven, South Australia.
As a founding member of QuinRig, Colin has the enthusiasm and expertise to work in a friendly and efficient manner to complete projects.
When not working, Colin enjoys keeping active outdoors, with hobbies including surfing, sailing and watching Port Adelaide in the AFL.
Senior Project Rig Manager
Jesse Quin
Jesse Quin is the senior Project Manager for QuinRig. Previously working in England for: XP rigging in Poole, Spencer Rigging in Southampton and THL Superyachts in Falmouth.
Jesse has been working in the industry since he was 15 years old.
Through working on superyachts, Jesse has the experience and knowledge to understand the forces that a rig has to withstand.
Jesse is our leading Rope Splicer at Quinrig.
Assistant Rigger
Vasco Almeida Carvalho
Vasco is an experienced and passionate skipper who has spent most of his life on the water. Holding a RYA Yachtmaster offshore certification, he combines deep sailing expertise with a calm, professional approach that makes him a trusted leader at sea and also during his rig work.
Growing up around sail boats Vasco developed a strong connection with sailing from an early age. Over the years he has built an impressive track record of yacht deliveries and charters across both Australia and Europe.
Vasco is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French. He also carries a degree in Maritime Engineering and Naval Architecture, giving him a strong technical understanding of vessel performance and safety.
Assistant Rigger
Will Gray
Will joined Quinrig late in 2023, bringing with him a background in both sailing and hands on marine experience. Having grown up on the river in his family's boating business, Will developed a deep connection to life on the water from a young age.
His early sailing experience includes time on Open Bic's and Vagabonds.
At Quinrig, Will is a valued member of the team. He has a natural aptitude for problem solving and takes pride in finding practical, effective solutions to improve customer rigs.
Owner and Office Manager
Deb Quin
Debbie Quin is our Office manager and Co-owner of QuinRig. Based at our office in Marcoola on The Sunshine Coast.
Debbie will assist you with getting in contact with the right person to get your project underway.
In Debbie's spare time she is a keen tennis player, an extremely skillful crafts person and sewing machinist.