Riggers & Sailmakers

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Sail loft video from Boothbay Register

Making Sails for the Charles W. Morgan

A day in the life of an East Boothbay sailmaker.

Ropework on sail

New Sails for an Old Ship

Deirdre O’Regan wrote "New Sails for an Old Ship—Building Sails for the Charles W. Morgan" in Sea History 147.

Whipping

Shipwright’s Blog: Rigging Progress

Running rigging. Whipping and splicing. Turning a deadeye.

Rigging Loft

Shipwrights’ Blog: Rigging Work

Pine tar and turpentine. 4-stranded lanyard knots. Splicers and heavers. Forging new hardware.