Port Townsend Sails

Dear Carol and PT Sails Crew,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in the weekend sail repair seminar! I walked away with far more than I could have expected. I am very impressed with the quality of the workmanship, which obviously represents the quality of all of the collective energy of the entire crew.
It would appear on the surface that I am NOT a natural with needle and thread, but I am determined to practice, practice, practice to achieve my best level of performance, as a tribute to your dedication to the centuries-old tradition of hands-on sail building, as well as your tireless patience throughout the weekend!
My husband and I will definitely be contacting you within the next few months to evaluate our sail inventory. The Gypsy Rose will not leave the northwest without your stamp of approval! What an honor to have spent time in your loft! Thank you for making this opportunity available to the novices among us!!

~ Rosie Brant Gypsy Rose, Poulsbo, WA

_________________________________________________________

Dear Carol & Co.,
Just a note of heartfelt thanks for a wonderful weekend and an inspiring seminar. As important as the skills learned were the superb organization of the course, and the atmosphere of enthusiastic sharing, encouragement and affirmation. I'm sure we all came away better people for our contact with you, and with a deeper understanding of the nature of excellence. You've probably never thought of it, but you are raising the level of civilization one student, one customer, one contact at a time, and hopefully each of us will be able to spread the effect in our own spheres. I for one really appreciated the historical perspective you shared with us.

~ Ed Nygard~

_________________________________________________________

Dear Carol & Co.,
What an incredible weekend! We learned so much. I feel really empowered—sails aren’t mysterious anymore, I can fix one! And what things of beauty! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your joy, and your love of sails and sailing with us.

Cynthia Golledge and Butch Bogan

2012 Seminar dates

October 13/14
October 27/28
November 10/11

Gain self-reliance in maintaining and upgrading your sail inventory.

Use a palm and needle to:

Sew in a ring or grommet
Seize a jib hank
Attach a mainsail slide
Mend a seam
Add a leather chafe guard
Make "Easy Reefs"

Use a sewing machine to:

Patch a hole
Install a chafe guard
Fix a torn seam
Apply a spreader patch
Reinforce a corner ring with webbing

Learn to assess the condition and adequacy of your sail inventory.

Become familiar with sail repair tools and materials.

Order items for your own Offshore Sail Repair Kit.

The Hands-On Sail Repair Seminar Includes:

14 hours of instruction
Student to instructor ratio (5:1)
Seminar packet with illustrations of handwork techniques
Materials for take-home "sampler" and ditty bag project (tools may be ordered) Teaching Staff

Our staff has designed this intensive and enjoyable course specifically for off-shore cruisers and other sailors who seek self-reliance in sail care. A five to one student:teacher ratio ensures small class sizes and individual attention from our experienced and capable instructors.