Dear Editor:

The article about a recent talk by Nat Wilson, a local sailmaker of international renown, was a delight to read. Kudos to Fritz Freudenberger for his excellent coverage!

Nat, who largely specialized in sails for historic ships and yachts, has been retired for a few years but the loft continues. It is gratifying that it’s a Southport native who apprenticed there, Sherman S. Brewer, who has taken over the business of building sails for traditional and historic ships in East Boothbay.

As an apprentice in Nat Wilson’s loft, Sherman Brewer built a full set of sails for the Ernestina- Morrisey. He is now building another set for her in the East Boothbay sail loft.

Mari Tiwari

Southport