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  Adventures on Boats

​Sails


There are a lot of sail makers and a lot of different kinds of sails. The list below is just the big guys. Each sail maker is both a scientist and an artist, designing sails for different purposes such as racing or cruising. There are many materials and designs for sails, so take the time and learn about them, how they are made and which ones you might need for your adventures.

Articles
  • Sailboat Sails - The Source of All Power
  • How We Buy Sails 
  • Give Your Sails A Facelift
  • 7 Storm Jibs on Test
  • Facts on sailmaking fibers
  • Mainsail Features: loose foot versus attached foot
  • Technically Speaking by a Sail maker
  • The Low-Down on Downwind Sails
  • In-mast vs in-boom furling 

​Links to Sail Makers
  • ​Doyle Sails
  • North Sails
  • Quantum Sails
  • Ullman Sails

Videos
  • Precision Sails
  • Two Headsail Setups: Cutter, Slutter, Solent 
  • Sail making - Learn how they are made so you will know how to repair them.
  • Sailrite - Sewing machines when your sails rip and you are in a remote place
  • Furling vs. Hank on Sails: Which is BETTER? | Sailing Wisdom
  • Can You Buy Quality Sails Online? | Our Experience and Results 
  • Cloth vs Membrane Sails

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      • Electronics
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      • Winchs
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