Name: Sail Survey and Repair
Start: 2026-09-12T13:00:00-0700
End: 2026-09-12T13:45:00-0700

Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT

Alison will demonstrate surveying cruising sails, what to look for, how to determine their working condition, and then give an overview of reinforcing said sails for offshore cruising. Sailing terminology, parts of the sail, sail making tools, and techniques will be covered.

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Alison Wood

Port Townsend Sails

Alison grew up sailing the Intercoastal waterways of the Southeast. She was part of an all female crew to deliver an Irwin 43 from Key West to Annapolis for the famous Tanya Abei. She completed an apprenticeship with Brion Toss Yacht Riggers before joining the crew of Port Townsend... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Sail Stage

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Alison Wood

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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Alison Wood

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