The Artful Sailor

The Artful Sailor READY ABOUT! (short tack)
The Artful Sailor is a Whole Earth Nautical Supply that promotes and perpet Ditty bags of that design soon appeared all over the world.

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The Artful Sailor is a Whole Earth Nautical Supply that evolved from the sailing, sailmaking and nautical writing career of Emiliano Marino and was founded by Pamela-Sue Alvarado. Beginning with Marino's 19th century, New England, family seafaring history and his childhood sailing experiences, his sail related evolution progressed to a sailmaking apprenticeship in 1974, in San Diego, CA. Over the course of time, Marino went on to establish-or be party to the establishment of-several sail lofts and write a pamphlet entitled The Sailmaker's Dozen. Of global impact was a two-part article he wrote in 1979-80 for Woodenboat Magazine (Issues #31, #32), A Ditty Bag Apprenticeship. It was a hands-on fundamental course in traditional sailmaking techniques. They are still seen and made today. A similar bent was pursued through a how-to, question and answer column entitled The Sail Doctor that Marino wrote for Small Craft Journal Magazine in the late 1980's. That, in turn, led to the writing and 1995 publication of the authoritative and now widely known sailmaking treatise, The Sailmaker's Apprentice: A Guide For the Self-Reliant Sailor. The book, now in print for over 20 years, features a reprise of A Ditty Bag Apprenticeship and is intended to preserve traditional sailmaking skills. Soon thereafter, Marino revived The Sail Doctor; but in Small Craft Advisor magazine, published in Port Townsend, WA. In 2016, The Sail Doctor was re-entitled The Artful Sailor and provided with a new logo. In an easygoing way, the popular column expounds on all aspects of rigging, working and maintaining small sailing craft. With the new logo and its associated T-shirt came the inspiration for Alvarado to establish The Artful Sailor as the Whole Earth Nautical Supply it is today. The Artful Sailor is located in Port Townsend, WA, a Victorian seaport with thriving maritime trades and a large sailing community.

12/30/2025
Stitchin’ TimeSalty Sue says . . .“Thanks to our Second Hand Sail Program, a couple of scholarships are available to ent...
12/30/2025

Stitchin’ Time
Salty Sue says . . .
“Thanks to our Second Hand Sail Program, a couple of scholarships are available to enthusiastic and qualified stitchmates for The Artful Sailor’s Spring handsewing workshop!
Get your oar in for a bench at The Artful Sailor’s Palm ‘n’ Needle Handsewing Skills Workshop on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. It’ll be an all day class, with a mess o’ learning and fun seaming, roping and working eyelets on your personal sailmaker’s apron.
For scholarship application, registration and more details go to: www.theartfulsailor.com .”

Salty Sue says . . .“It’s the eve of Christmas Eve; and there’s still time to find a unique gift for a special sailor or...
12/23/2025

Salty Sue says . . .
“It’s the eve of Christmas Eve; and there’s still time to find a unique gift for a special sailor or landlubber. The Artful Sailor offers hand-finished items, traditional tools, DIY kits, essential resources and, if you’re not sure, we have gift certificates. Salty Sue has made some special marlinspike items for the holidays: one-of-a-kind dog leads, rope mats, coasters and monkey’s fist fobs. Our newest items are our firewood carriers and Li’l Scrapper tote bags. Our pine tar soap is always one of the most sought after stocking stuffers around! The shop will be open today and tomorrow until 5:00 pm.”

Yuletide Alert!Salty Sue says . . .“Attention shipmates! Time to get crackin’! Only 7 days left to find a salty gift for...
12/18/2025

Yuletide Alert!
Salty Sue says . . .
“Attention shipmates! Time to get crackin’! Only 7 days left to find a salty gift for that special sailor! Come on down to The Artful Sailor shop. Keep your eyes peeled for the GREEN & RED running lights at 410 Washington Street, Port Townsend (by the skate park).
What? Can’t make it to the shop? Call me or haul on over to the website: www.theartfulsailor.com . But, shake a leg, time is winding up!”

Salty Sue says . . .“Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a special sailor or landlubber, The Artful Sailor offe...
12/16/2025

Salty Sue says . . .

“Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a special sailor or landlubber, The Artful Sailor offers hand-finished items, traditional tools, DIY kits, essential resources and, if you’re not sure, we have gift certificates. Salty Sue has made some special marlinspike items for the holidays: one-of-a-kind dog leads, rope mats, coasters and monkey fist fobs. Our pine tar soap is always one of the most sought after stocking stuffers around.”

Address

410 Washington Street (by The Skate Park)
Port Townsend, WA
98368

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13603448120

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