Will be at Out-of-Hand Artisan Fair at Crystal Palace, Victoria BC Nov 25-27/22
Made by the Sea For the Sea
Made by the Sea For the Sea
About Me
My Craft…Made by the Sea. For the Sea.
Whether you are just looking for that accent piece for your yacht, cottage, home or business, my wares are fully adaptable to any setting
All products are made with natural manila fibres that comprises strength and longevity, using traditional hand tools and sea chanties
With the smell and feel of a schooner from a by-gone era, you will appreciate the history and tradition in every piece
Don’t see what you like? No problem. Drop me a line, for I have done many custom orders to suit clients’ needs
One last thing. If it gets wet, no worries. It’s rope!
What do I make?
It all started with simple key fobs. Then it grew into trivets and door mats of all sizes and shapes. The local Coast Guard needed a few heaving lines, and this grew into fenders and bell ropes. Even ornate dog leashes, paper weights, escape ladders and coasters came about. Some crafts came from interest, others from clients. What can I make for you?
Meet the Artist
From working on wooden vessels, and sailing for over 40 years, the love of the sea never really escaped me. Having moved to the West Coast over 10 years ago, I started this trade to meet fellow sailors needs. Further, I am not only an active member of Royal Victoria Yacht Club, I am a proud sponsor of the Swiftsure Regatta, held in Victoria, BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact me if you have other questions. More than happy to answer them
Manila is hardwearing, and is well documented from old sailing ships. Synthetic rope in this art form can become rather gummy after a few rains and be more slippery. Coir fibers have no strength to them and any mat will be short lived.
Marina rope comes from the abaca tree where the leaves have long fibres, an ideal material to make rope. Abaca trees are similar to the banana tree, and are primarily located in South East Asia. Natural fibre ropes were used since prehistoric times and evolved into what you see today.
Not really. I follow the art-form of seamanship called marlinspike. Like macrame, both art forms are utilizing textiles. Though there is some similarity, macrame focuses primarily on square knotting of thin lines to achieve a product, whereas I am working with larger diameter rope, involving splicing and different knots.
I am in the process of updating the online store. It should be active by mid-November. Previously, I have had my wares displayed at BC Maritime Museum and Royal BC Museum.
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