Supplemental

 Sailmaking

Course details

Start date:	10/05/2011
Course dates:	October 5-December 16
Course days:	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturdays
Course times:	9-5 on Saturdays with some weekdays
Term:	Fall
Length:	66 hours
Class limit:	10
Tuition:	$595 $100.00 Deposit
Tools/Materials:
Materials cost:
Skill level:	All
Location:	Northwest Sails Loft Port Hadlock Heritage Campus
Instructor(s):

Prerequisite(s)

None

Education goal

To ensure students gain all the theoretical and practical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to construct strong, durable and well-shaped sails using both traditional and modern materials.

Description

Students interested in learning the craft of sailmaking can elect to sign up for this supplemental evening course. Like woodworking, sailmaking is a trade rooted in the traditions of handwork. Although the modern sail loft utilizes capital intensive tools, all sailmakers must first understand and have learned the fundamental hand skills. In this program, you will gain sailmaking skills by first working on practice pieces, and then moving on to construct actual sails. You will learn how to measure the rig and how to work from the designer's plans. You will learn how to design the shape of the sail for aerodynamic efficiency, and will then layout, cut and sew the sails using machines and handwork. You will learn how to construct both traditional and modern sails and will cover a wide variety of materials and practices.

Course outline

• - Rig Identification
  - Rig Measuring
  - Sail Inventory
  - Sail Design
  - Materials (sailcloth, hardware)
  - Lofting (floor layout, computer cutting)
  - Sewing and Seaming
  - Second Layout (fairing, reinforcing)
  - Second Sewing
  - Handwork (Headsails hanked on roller furling reefing bonneted and clubfooted; Mainsails quadilateral marconi battenless and fully battened)
  - Bending on, adjustment
  - Repair and maintenance

Additional resources

Website:   
More Info: 
Document:   

Special instructions

For further information contact

Student Services Administrator
(360) 385-4948
courses@nwboatschool.org