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    Sail Repair and Sail Making Course

    Learn to design, build, and repair sails in a hands-on two-day class

    4.9 stars• 82 reviews

    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.

    Product ID: 59P9DQ

    Meeting details

    Fast Sailmaker 28 Cottage Street East Weymouth, MA 02189

    Experience provided by Narragansett Sailing

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    Phil and Emilie, the owners, have built something genuinely special here. Reviewers consistently call out their hands-on involvement, patience, and real enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence. The instructor roster runs deep too, with names like Caity, Steve, Rob, and Jen earning repeated praise for their ability to break down complex material and adapt to different learning styles. The course catalog is unusually broad for a sailing school, covering everything from ASA certifications to marine diesel, electrical systems, sail making, and women-only classes. The diesel courses are a particular standout, with students frequently mentioning that hands-on engine teardowns gave them a level of understanding no book could replicate. Small class sizes come up often as a real advantage, keeping the experience personal and focused. Ratings here are about as close to perfect as you'll find, and the consistency across different course types suggests this isn't just a one-trick school. If you're somewhere on the sailing spectrum between complete beginner and experienced skipper looking to sharpen specific skills, this place seems genuinely worth the trip.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Had a great liveaboard ASA 104 with Phil and Emilie. Excellent hosts, patient teaching day and night, great cooking while underway, and a stunning location around Narragansett Bay. Will be back! Thank you for helping me and many others achieve our sailing goals.

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    Dan Wechter

    August 30, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Had a great liveaboard ASA 104 with Phil and Emilie. Excellent hosts, patient teaching day and night, great cooking while underway, and a stunning location around Narragansett Bay. Will be back! Thank you for helping me and many others achieve our sailing goals.

    Photo of Dan Wechter

    Dan Wechter

    August 30, 2026

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