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My new genoa arrived last week. The workmanship is outstanding, much better than I had expected. I put it on the boat on Saturday and went for a sail. I am very pleased with every aspect of the sail. Thanks for a great sail. I will be looking for a new mainsail this winter. After seeing the genoa, you are tops on the list to provide it."Mark Koch, Catalina 320
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I be concerned about not using a local loft for an important investment like sails?
That's a great question. If you are not willing to take or verify measurements, or don't have the time to bend on your new sails then a good local loft may be a better choice. However if you enjoy being involved with your boat and knowing exactly how things are attached then we have a lot to offer. When you deal with a local "name brand" loft you'd be surprised all the places your money goes besides your sails. Franchise fees, advertising, employees being paid to visit boats, loft rent, and other overhead are all factored into any sail you purchase from your local loft.
I race. Can I trust your sails to perform?
Another great question. If you own a Grand Prix racing yacht and are accustomed to having your sailmakers on board frequently then you need to stick with a local loft. IPS customers tend to be a bit more independent. The good news is that we have experienced sail designers and the latest sail design software. Our sails are cut with a laser cutter or in conjunction with a laser plotter. We use premium US made sailcloth and top of the line hardware and fittings from the US, Europe, and Australia. We can supply competetive handicap racing or one design sails for your boat. However if you blow the start, hit marks, wander too far from the rhumbline, forget to tack on a header, there isn't much we can do. From my time working at a major US loft I can say that most races I've seen have been won or lost by whether or not the boat was well sailed and tactics were correctly called. I've seen an extremely well sailed boat with a great bottom win races with sails that other sailors would use only for a delivery
What type of sailcloth do you use?
Island Planet Sails uses top quality cloth from Bainbridge, Challenge, Contender, and Dimension Polyant. Our sailcloth is produced in North America and Europe.
How does the ordering process work?
Our ordering process is straight forward and convenient. We start by giving you a quote based on rig dimensions that we have in our database. Once you decide to order the sail we email you a measurement worksheet that you can take to the boat with you. Once you complete the worksheet you can fax it back to us or email the specifics. We process payments electronically. You will receive an email to a secure website with instructions on how to use your credit card or Paypal account to pay for your new sails. In 4-6 weeks you can start enjoying your new sails.