MYLES THURLOW was raised on the island of Martha’s Vineyard off the south coast of Massachusetts. He began his boatbuilding career at the age of 12, serving as an apprentice at the Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven. Through his experience with Gannon & Benjamin, as well as his time sailing on vessels such as WHEN AND IF, ALABAMA, and the PRIDE OF BALTIMORE, Myles developed his focus on the arts of traditional rigging. Opening his own shop in 2003, Myles led the rigging of the schooner JUNO and has continued to expand his rigging shop to include spars and hardware, as well as the occasional restoration project.