Name: Rebuilding the Seven Sisters boats for the community- an idea in a pub to reality
Start: 2026-09-11T14:00:00-0700
End: 2026-09-11T14:45:00-0700

Rebuilding the Seven Sisters boats for the community- an idea in a pub to reality

Friday September 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

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Sue has been the rigger on an audacious project to rebuild the Dublin Bay 21 class. This class comprised seven boats built to an Alfred Mylne design between 1903 and 1908. Five of boats have now been rebuilt with number six to be launched in 2026 and number seven in build. The five boats are racing regularly in Ireland and are operated by a class association with access for all. This is their story.

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Sue Pennison

Rigging and Ropework

A lifelong sailor with experience ranging across a variety of sizes and rigs, Sue has always had a fascination for knots and the maritime tradition of Marlinspike Seamanship which links craftsmanship with functionality. Sue now operates as a yacht rigger and professional rope maker... Read More →

Friday September 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Sue Pennison

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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Sue Pennison

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