Sail Making
Dates: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Price: Tobe determined
Location: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding –
42 N. Water St. Port Hadlock, WA
Registrar Contact: Sean Rankins, [email protected]
Partner Organization/Instructor:
Northwest Sails & Canvas
Sean Rankins
Minimum 6 students; Maximum 12 students
Sail making is a craft rich in traditional beauty that can be intimidating and mysterious to the novice. We will help take some of the mystery out of the craft by helping you understand the overall art and science behind this age-old craft. Come join us to learn the basic principles and practical hands-on techniques in building sails.
Students & Alumni: Please contact the Admissions office to register with discount.
If minimum enrollment is not met, the course will be cancelled and all funds returned. View full cancellation policy HERE.
Marine Canvas & Rigging
Dates: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Price: To be determined
Location: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding –
42 N. Water St. Port Hadlock, WA
Registrar Contact: Sean Koomen, [email protected]
Partner Organization/Instructor:
Northwest Sails & Canvas
Inger Rankins
Minimum 6 students; Maximum 12 students
During the rigging workshop, we will take you through the measurement of a right plan, 2-D plan design, and concepts and principles of the 3-D design process. You will understand the elements involved to make the entire rig and sails combined in their design and function to drive the craft along its course, adjusting to the wind and sea directions.
In the marine canvas workshop, we will teach you why and how to protect boats from the environment we live in. We will teach you about materials used for covers and why we use different fabric for different situations. You will get hands on learning on pattern making, making a cover, and installing a cover. By the end of the week you should be able to use an industrial sewing machine and have the basic knowledge on making covers for your boat.
Students & Alumni: Please contact the Admissions office to register with discount.
If minimum enrollment is not met, the course will be cancelled and all funds returned. View full cancellation policy HERE.
Sail Training aboard the Schooner Martha
Dates: To be determined
Price: To be determined
Registration: Robert d’Arcy & Holly Kays, [email protected]
Maximum 6 students. Offer only available to current NWSWB students.
Martha’s sail training program is unique. On a vessel of Martha’s size, you are involved in all the workings of the ship. You will rise to the morning listening to the VHF radio weather report to help decide the destination for the day. Our program will show you what it is like to live and work on board a vessel. Meals are served family style around the large main saloon mahogany table.
Sailing trips are geared towards those who want to experience the finesse of making a classic racing yacht perform to her highest ability. We hold each participant to a high standard and find that they proudly rise to that standard. You will be expected to conduct yourself as a professional mariner.
Northwest Maritime Center Adult Maritime Programs
Price: Various discounts off “Adult Programs” for current NWSWB students. Contact the registrar at the NWMC to learn what programs qualify for a discount.
Location: Northwest Maritime Center –
431 Water St. Port Townsend, WA
Registrar Contact: Kate Philbrick, [email protected] or (360) 385-3628 x 104
Visit www.nwmaritime.org/programs/adult-programs to view programs such as sailing, navigation, weather, surveying, and Japanese and viking boat building.
Cedar Root Folk School Adult Programs
Price: 10% off any adult class for current NWSWB student. Students pay full price on the website, then email [email protected] to verify they are student and 10% will be refunded.
Location: Classrooms are in the workshops of local artisans and main facility located on Marrowstone Island.
Registrar Contact: Maude Richards, [email protected] or (360) 379-5413
Visit www.cedarrootschool.org/adult to view programs.
In the folks school tradition, we Cedar Root offers “hand to hand” instruction to all ages and backgrounds on the art of rural living. Classes range from blacksmithing, bow making, knife making, basketry etc. Adult classes follow the seasons and the traditional skills of rural living. The craftsmen and women that teach are committed to sustaining traditions with a high value on craftsmanship and inter-generational mentoring.
