Practical Mariner skills for those who sail hard
Learn sail and rope work while making a sea bag! August 1st 10am - 4pm You keep your bag, of course
The sea bag or its little sister the ditty bag, has long been a right of passage for the bosun or the sail maker. These bags are created with key techniques that are fantastic skills for the back pocket of any modern sailor. During your next race, be the one to raise your hand when the skipper shouts "Anyone know how to fix a sail?!"
As you construct your own sea bag, it becomes your work bench to learn the following skill sets:
- Mend a tare in the sail
- Make your own grommets for eyelets
- Protect line (or rigging) from wear with servings
- Finish line with a crown knot and the traditional Bosun's turkshead
When you're done, besides being ready to mend your own sails, you'll have an awesome looking canvas bag you can take out to sea!
2026 Summer's Bosun School - Sail Repair/Sea Bag Class is: August 1st from 10am - 4pm in South Haven Michigan. Exact location to be announced with final class number.
