About FL Woods

North of Boston lies Marblehead, a historic village with old crooked streets - Birthplace of the American Navy, a village that once titled “Yachting Capital of the World”. In 1938 Fred founded F.L.WOODS Jr. Nautical Instruments & Supplies and in ‘39 was awarded the first U.S. Government Chart Agency. Fred soon became known as “the source” for mariners-- F.L.WOODS was on its way to becoming the yachting epicenter in the heyday of Marblehead’s seafaring past. With Fred’s early passing his wife Nathalie found the shop in her hands. She went on to become the first female U.S. Government Chart Agent. Celebrating 85+ Years More than 85 years later, F.L. Woods, in its original federal building, is as relevant and vibrant as ever under the careful stewardship of Fred & Nathalie’s neighbor - W. B. George. With equal parts historical reverence and modern style savvy, George has brought F.L. Woods into the 21st-century while retaining the shops vintage “salt-water-in-its-veins” flavor. Customers still buy charts, cannons, and all manner of nautical burgee -- but what’s more, George designs and manufacturers a line of clothing and goods that carry the establishments trade-mark Buoy Logo. A cornerstone of this handcrafted line is a collection of products in a once-famous yacht paint color -- called Marblehead Green. This greenish grey color once adorned the bottom of yachts, now re-lives its glory in a line of pants, shorts and other goods.Read their story