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Fiberglass & Epoxy
Jeanette DeFreist

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Do you know how to fix a crack, a dent, or a hole in your fiberglass boat? In this 2-session hands-on seminar, you will work with fiberglass and epoxy to do simple repairs or projects. We will cover surface prep, materials and epoxy choices, and techniques from layering to vacuum-bagging. Don't be intimidated! If you liked papier mache, you'll love fiberglass!

Jeannette has been drawn to the water since her childhood on the edge of the Pacific. She spent part of her college tuition on a dinghy. When she did not have a boat, she found others to sail. She taught sailing to blind people. A recent sabbatical gave her a chance to sail from the Virgin Islands to Croatia. Her background in architecture and engineering paired with a tired old boat is how she began to play with fiberglass and epoxy. She owns a rebuilt J29 which she sails and races with friends as well as short-handed. She's also a graduate of West System's Fiberglass Boat Repair Workshop; the infamous "Glue U."  We think she may have given them a few tips.

Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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Location

Milwaukee Community Sailing Center
1450 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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  • Home
  • About
  • 2021 Conference
    • Schedule
  • Amy Seeley Scholarship
  • Merchandise
  • Sponsorship
  • Announcements
  • Gallery
    • Gallery 2019
    • Gallery 2018
    • Gallery 2017
    • Gallery 2016
    • Gallery 2015
    • Gallery 2014
    • Gallery 2013
    • Gallery 2012
    • Gallery 2011
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    • Sailing Resources
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    • Woman-Owned
  • Contact Us