Bellingham Sails & Repair

Bellingham Sails & Repair Sail repair and replacement in a convenient location at Squalicum Marina in Bellingham by sailors for sailors David O`Connor , owner Bellingham Sails & Repair.

Dave has been an active sailmaker for 40 years. He started his career learning the trade from John Staaf and Dave Leech at Staaf sails in Bellingham Wa. in the 80's. Later moving to Maui and working at the R&D loft for Ezzy Sails International where he learned the art of precision sailmaking, building , testing, and modifying windsurfing sails then helping to implement the designs into production

at the Sri Lanka production facility. After Dave's twin daughters where born on the island in 1996 the decision was made to relocate to San Diego as a better place to raise kids. Dave joined the crew at Quantum Sails San Diego and worked for Three time Olympic medalist Mark Reynolds until the time came to complete the circle and return "Home" to the Northwest to finish raising his girls. "I've had the pleasure of working with and learning from some excellent sailmakers and have come away with a varied and in depth knowledge of everything from Windsurfing and Kitesurfing to Olympic class one designs, to World Cruisers and Weekend racers. It's good to be back and starting another chapter in what's been a very enjoyable career. Dave can be found sailing his Hotfoot 31 Strider with his wife Beth on weekends and weekday beer can races. Brianna Snell, Brianna will soon be teaming up with Bellingham Sails & Repair. After completing her college degree in Seattle, Brianna returned to Bellingham to pursue her career in marine canvas and sailmaking. With experience from two local marine canvas shops and U.K. Sailmakers, she is a well versed craftsperson. In her spare time you can find her riding her bike, raising her dog Luna, or playing cribbage over a pint of local craft beer.

08/19/2021

Great drone shot of Rubicon leading the way around Post Point buoy with a John Fries designed S2 spinnaker.
Video credit to Jim Larrison.

We supplied a full inventory for this Catana 50 which is halfway through its multi year circumnavigation that began in E...
06/27/2021

We supplied a full inventory for this Catana 50 which is halfway through its multi year circumnavigation that began in Europe. This is a photo of the install of the main. The main arrived on a pallet! Big project for the little loft. Thank you Thomas and Sylvia and Gute Reise (bon voyage)!

A new creation from Durtek and John Fries design for a Sabre 426 . A nice mix of racing and cruising technology with int...
03/28/2021

A new creation from Durtek and John Fries design for a Sabre 426 . A nice mix of racing and cruising technology with intended use in short handed sailing situations. Features roller reefing and a weathermax UV cover.

01/31/2021

Hello everyone,
I wish to dispel the persistent rumor of my retirement (which, I admit I’m somewhat responsible for). I’m going to continue to be your local sailmaker for as long as reasonable. It’s been a great run so far, and I still very much enjoy providing sails and service to our local sailing community.
Cheers,
Dave

01/31/2021

Hello everyone,
I just wish to dispel the rumors of my retirement (which, admittedly I’m somewhat responsible for). I’m going to continue to be your local sailmaker as long as reasonable. I truly enjoy what I do and look forward to continuing to support our Northwest sailing community.
Cheers,
Dave

Have you checked out our new shop location yet? Swing in for a repair, ask a question, or just to say hello to the loft ...
07/24/2017

Have you checked out our new shop location yet? Swing in for a repair, ask a question, or just to say hello to the loft dog Luna

Happy Friday everyone! Looks like a great weekend for summer sailing. Have fun out there 🌤⛵️
07/21/2017

Happy Friday everyone! Looks like a great weekend for summer sailing. Have fun out there 🌤⛵️

04/14/2017
04/12/2017

Danny single-handing Blue Heron on Bellingham bay with full UK inventory . March 2017.

Brianna will soon be teaming up with Bellingham Sails & Repair. After completing her college degree in Seattle, Brianna ...
04/12/2017

Brianna will soon be teaming up with Bellingham Sails & Repair. After completing her college degree in Seattle, Brianna returned to Bellingham to pursue her career in marine canvas and sailmaking. With experience from two local marine canvas shops and U.K. Sailmakers, she is a well versed craftsperson.
In her spare time you can find her riding her bike, raising her dog Luna, or playing cribbage over a pint of local craft beer.

Address

2620 N Harbor Loop Suite 7
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(360) 738-6829

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