Things to Know Before You Buy an in-mast Furling Mainsail Before we “roll” into a discussion of furling mains, here’s a quick recap of some terms we use: Tack – Corner of the sail at forward end of boom Clew – Corner of the sail at aft end of boom Head – Top corner of sail Leech – Side of …
Fully Battened Mainsails: Pros and Cons
Fully Battened Mainsails – The good, the bad, and the ugly Customers frequently request fully battened sails, whether it’s a Catalina 22 or Swan 58. Is a fully battened mainsail right for you? Or is it just a marketing scheme, a collaboration of sailmakers, hardware manufacturers, and riggers, scheming to separate you from your hard earned money? Regardless of the …
The Evolution of Sailmaking
Getting to the next mark or anchorage requires you to recognize shifts (and veers), correct? Have you recognized the shift in sailmaking? From Artisanal Craft to Mass Production The same applies for choosing a sailmaker. When Island Planet founder Dave Benjamin was a kid, buying a new sail entailed a pleasant visit to the local sail loft, where a sailmaker …