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Sailmaker Introduction. | SMN News

August 4, 2020

Sailmaker Introduction. | SMN News
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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maarten Sails & Canvas N.V. have once again coordinated with the local Marine Industry in helping to train the students from the ‘Zero to Hero’ (teens)/Kidz at Sea foundation, in developing their skills in the Marine Industry.

A fun and lively group of nine students along with John Westmoreland from the group of Zero to Hero/Kidz at Sea Foundation attended the sail loft of St. Maarten Sails & Canvas N.V. in Cole Bay for an introduction to the basic elements of sailmaking and also partook in some practical exercises.

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Sail Making is a profession as old as seafaring itself.


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Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/sailmaker-introduction-smn-news/

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