Keith “Panda” Love

A workshop built by a rigger who still races

Keith "Panda" Love founded Panda Rigging in 2013 after two decades working on, racing, and rigging sailboats across three distinct sailing cultures — the Caribbean charter circuit, New Zealand's competitive offshore scene, and the San Francisco Bay Area's demanding one-design racing calendar.

As a professional racer and former charter skipper, Keith brings practical, race-tested judgment to every rigging project. His approach: no unnecessary complexity, no premium-for-its-own-sake. Sensible solutions, executed with precision and an eye for fit and finish.

Whether it's a standing rigging replacement on a 40-foot bluewater cruiser, a weight-optimized halyard system for a J/105 fleet, or a custom carbon component for a sportboat program — the same rigor applies. Every job comes off the bench right the first time.

Panda Rigging operates from Sugar Dock at Point Potrero, 800 Wharf St., Richmond — a working marine facility on San Francisco Bay with direct water access and full fabrication capability.

• Full-service rigging surveys
• Standing and running rigging
• Custom splice work — fourteen splice types
• Carbon fiber composite fabrication
• Lifeline inspection and Dyneema replacement
• Winch service — Lewmar, Harken, Andersen
• Deck layout optimization
• Mast tuning and inspection