To our knowledge the only sail making course available in Europe. Students come from all over to learn sail making for various reasons; some want to learn how to repair sails before going on a world cruise, or set up their own sailmaking/repair business.
The course involves modern sailmaking techniques using a Sailrite sewing machine. Hand stitching is only used for emergency repairs, and final finishing.
For most students it is the first time they have ever used a sewing machine, but they leave the course being able to undertake most sail repairs and construct their own sails.
A highly practical course designing, cutting shapes, hand/machine sewing and maintaining traditional sails for anything from a small dinghy to a round-the-world yacht.
Contact us in advance if you want to work on sails for yourself.
Itinerary -
- Understanding sail fabrics and their applications.
- Basic hand stitching (Palm supplied)
- Sail repairs using Sailrite sewing machine.
- Spinnaker repairs using modern techniques and sewing machine.
- Floor cutting a sail, shaping of panels, seaming and finishing on Sailrite sewing machine.
- Fitting of hanks and final hand stitching. If time allows, construction of batten pockets etc.
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