Colorful as a Conch Horn, Solid as a Lignum Block: Manfred Dittrich

Part Two:  For half a century, Manfred Dittrich has been living in St. Thomas making sails for everything from Beneteaus to brigantines. Manfred, whose sailing career began on a square rigger rounding Cape Horn, has emerged from the test of time as one of the East Caribbean’s favorite characters—in a region famous for its characters.  … Continue reading Colorful as a Conch Horn, Solid as a Lignum Block: Manfred Dittrich