Sail Repair and Sail Making Course
Learn to design, build, and repair sails in a hands-on two-day class
Duration
Two 7 Hour Classes
Highlights
Learn how to design and make a headsail and a mainsail in this hands-on, two-day class. Work with classmates to lay out, cut, and assemble a custom sail while gaining the skills to repair and trim your sails.
- Understand how sails are designed and built
- Identify common sail damage and when to repair or replace
- Perform basic repairs to tears, seams, chafe, leech lines and telltales
- Install or replace hardware like grommets, slides and batten pockets
- Communicate confidently with a professional sailmaker
- Care for and store sails properly to extend lifespan
Things to know
Maximum 5 students; ages 18+. Minimum enrollment of 3 students required. Classes run 9:00 AM–5:00 PM with a lunch break and run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe.
Cancellation Policy
Classes run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe. If weather forces cancellation, tuition will be refunded or you can reschedule (non-refundable books/fees excluded). Minimum enrollment is 3 students. Cancel 14+ days before start for a refund; within 14 days, tuition is non-refundable; rescheduling may be possible. Books and fees are non-refundable.
Meeting details
Fast Sailmaker 28 Cottage Street East Weymouth, MA 02189
