Name: Pulling the Mast: A Major Refit in Northern Iceland
Start: 2026-09-10T12:00:00-0700
End: 2026-09-10T12:45:00-0700

Pulling the Mast: A Major Refit in Northern Iceland

Thursday September 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT

Sail Stage

In the remote north of Iceland, a routine survey turned into a major rebuild. Follow the story of ÒPAL as her rigging—and eventually her mast—came down for the first time in decades, revealing the realities of maintaining wooden vessels in extreme conditions.

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Danielle Southcott

Founder, Topsail Rigging LTD

Founder of Topsail Rigging Ltd., a traditional rigging & ships services company, Danielle started sailing on the brigantine ST. LAWRENCE II at the age of 13. Through her various projects she has received numerous awards, and is an Honourary Member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects... Read More →

Thursday September 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Sail Stage

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Danielle Southcott

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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Danielle Southcott

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