Who we are

Trusted sail experts for the Pacific Northwest

Meet the team

North Sails Seattle employees and owner; Kerry, Alyosha Strum-Palerm, and Tim Scanlon.

North Sails Seattle is your local sail loft, dedicated to keeping Pacific Northwest sailors on the water with expert sail service and custom canvas, paired with the trusted performance of North Sails products. Our team combines deep local knowledge with world-class resources, offering sailors confidence season after season. Pictured here are Kerry Sherwin, our Service Manager with nearly two decades of sailmaking expertise; Alyosha Strum-Palerm, Sales Manager and lifelong sailor bringing energy and hands-on racing experience; and Tim Scanlon, co-owner guiding the loft’s growth and connection to the community. Together, they represent a new chapter for North Sails Seattle — blending craftsmanship, innovation, and passion to keep Northwest sailors adventure-ready.