Cutty Sark Rig Climb

Where does the event take place?

The event is located at Cutty Sark, King William Walk, London SE10 9HT
The nearest station Cutty Sark DLR or Greenwich Pier

What time does it start?

Start time slots will be every half an hour from 10am. You should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your allocated start time to register, grab some refreshments and meet the St Mungo’s team.

Your start time will be confirmed with you via email two weeks before the event date. Until we let you know your start time, please keep the whole day free.

How long does the experience last?

Your rig climbing experience will last around one hour from when you arrive,but this can vary depending on the number of supporters taking part and the weather conditions on the day.

How do you get down?

Once you have climbed to the top of the Cutty Sark’s masts, our instructors will manage a controlled descent from the rigging, back down to the deck of the ship.

Can I take part as a team?

Of course! You’re more than welcome to take part in the event as a team.

Please let us know the full names of the team members who you would like to take on the challenge with when you register. We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but unfortunately due to scheduling restrictions in place on event day this may not always be possible.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The event organisers constantly monitor the weather situation and we will keep you updated in advance if they feel that the weather may affect your event. The event organisers reserve the right to postpone your event due to bad weather (strong winds, heavy rain, electric storms) for safety reasons.

If your rig climbing is postponed due to bad weather, you will have the option to transfer your place onto the new rescheduled event date or re-book your abseil at a later date that suits you instead.

What do I need to wear?

The event organisers?advise that?your shoulders, midriff and upper legs should be covered. No loose clothing?should be worn?e.g. long skirts or flowing cardigans.?You?should?wear closed toe shoes, trainers or boots that?won’t?fall off. Open toe shoes,?flipflops, sandals or high heels are not?permitted. Long hair must be tied back. Jewellery and scarves must be removed. Weather at the?top?is often magnified, so?please?bring a waterproof jacket and warm layer to wear during the rig climbing.

What are the participant restrictions?

• Be over 10 years of age (parental consent required if under 18).
• Be over 1.2 metres in height.
• Be less than 19 stone (120kg) in weight.
• Be able to wear a harness which has a maximum width waist of 130 cm and a maximum upper thigh width of 75cm.
• Not be suffering from any medical condition that may put your health & safety, or that of others, at risk.
• Not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Sign a declaration before participation.

Where can I leave my belongings?

Personal belongings?can be left with the Cutty Sark team at your own risk.?We?won’t?have?a large storage area?so?please only bring what you need on the day.

Any other questions?

You can find more information about the abseil by emailing the Events Team on?events@mungos.org.