Schattauer Sails has been serving sailors in the Pacific Northwest since 1959. We produce coastal and offshore sails for traditional and modern vessels with our ultimate offshore series Mainsails featuring hand-sewn rings, hand-sewn bolt ropes and rat tails.
We were both brought up in the business and learned the trade from our father, Franz Schattauer, a Master Sailmaker . He earned his master title in 1940 in Hamburg, Germany after 4 years as an apprentice and 10 years as a journeyman. He then had permission to open and operate his own business and teach others his trade.
Axel and Frank have been active full time in the business since 1970 and 1983, respectively, and have co-managed the loft since 1985 after Franz’s retirement. We continue to work together blending proven handwork and traditional sailmaking methods with modern techniques of sail design and construction to ensure good performance and lasting durability.
Please use this link for photos of the sails we built for Francis Lee.
Great people Frank and Axel, we have sailed with them and used their sails for years. Very honest and easy to work with on sail matters. Don’t miss their lovely yawl TIOGA which is in the show.
Great people Frank and Axel, we have sailed with them and used their sails for years. Very honest and easy to work with on sail matters. Don’t miss their lovely yawl TIOGA which is in the show.
Kim,
Very kind words, thank you. You’ve always been a pleasure to work with.