Sails are beautiful! As works of art, craft, and science, they are rich in history yet evolving with modern materials and our understanding of fluid dynamics. Sails deliver a practical and magical connection with wind and sea; they inspire and inform us in our adventures, discoveries, and dreams. The Calgary Chapter is thus delighted to invite you to spend a day with sailmaker and cruiser, Carol Hasse, enhancing your knowledge and understanding of sails.
With photos, drawings, and sample sails, Carol will discuss the following:
- Anatomy and vocabulary of sails and rigging
- Specifics of sail geometry and shape
- Definitions and advantages of various rigs
- Offshore sail inventory and handling
- Basic sail trim and trim tools
- Storm sails and heavy weather tactics
- Sail construction details including sailcloth and hardware
- Basic sail repair and ditty
Instructor
Carol Hasse has been a sailmaker and owner of Hasse & Company Port Townsend Sails, Inc [1]. since 1978. Carol has logged over 40,000 offshore miles in northern and southern latitudes, on boats varying from 25 to 101 feet. She has sailed on both mono and multi-hulls and on vessels with traditional and modern rigs. She has been involved personally and professionally in the building of fiberglass and wooden boats and has owned a 25-foot wood Nordic Folkboat since 1979. She is active in teaching and lecturing on sail-making, sail repair, sail inventory, and sail handling. Carol Hasse is a founding board member of the Wooden Boats Foundation.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided and is included in the registration fee.