Reflections on 2021
As 2021 comes to a close and we reflect on this year, we would like to thank everyone for all the support during another unusual year. [...]
Lazy Jack Demonstration with Alison!
Today Alison Wood, a long-time employee at Port Townsend Sails, walks through deploying and using her Lazy Jack system aboard her boat S/V Juichi, a Downeast 32. [...]
We’re hiring!
Interested in joining our crew? We are hiring for several positions including - Shipwright with experience in structural repairs and interior joinery Marine Electrician Mechanic Marine [...]
Keeping Busy in the Sunshine
Here at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op spring has brought us beautiful sunshine, while we continue a busy schedule repairing a wide variety of vessels in boat haven. Chimo No. 4 [...]
Orion
Orion, Deep Green Wilderness' 64 foot wooden yawl is back at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for annual maintenance and woodwork. The sailing vessel is located in close quarters with [...]
Ness
The newest member of Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op, Zeke McFadin, built a sailing vessel when he was 20 years old. He named the boat "Ness". It took [...]
End of Summer at Shipwrights Co-op
Bergen, the 1930 built longliner fishing vessel, is hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for boat repair. Insequent and Linda Grace are hauled [...]
Felicity Ann: A Symbol of Inspiration
In 1953, Ann Davison became the first woman to single hand sail across the Atlantic Ocean alone. Ann documented her experience in the book titled My Ship [...]
Engine Repairs at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op
Todd Lee is repairing the engine for the boat, Indiana, at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op Adam repairs long time client, Spirit Quest's, engine. [...]
Copper-free Paint Solution for Wooden Vessels
An Old Fishing Troller and a Classic Yawl are Ahead of Their Time In 2010, Orion sails with a fresh coat of copper-free paint after restoration [...]