by stu9487 | Apr 9, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Batten Receptacle The majority of our full-length batten pockets are luff-loaded, allowing compression cars to be threaded onto the luff via a batten receptacle. If conditions allow, the easiest method is to hoist the mainsail and...
by stu9487 | Apr 8, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Battens Lay the sail out flat with the batten pockets facing upwards. Identify the Velcro tab and the batten you will be fitting. These battens are symmetrical, so there is no top or bottom orientation – either end can be inserted...
by stu9487 | Apr 8, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Battens You will not be able to install full-length vertical in-mast furling (IMF) battens before the sail is hoisted into the mast. For this reason, we recommend stepping and setting up your new sail on a light-wind day, with plenty of...
by stu9487 | Apr 7, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Battens Lay the sail out flat with the batten pockets facing upwards. Identify each batten and check any markings or labels to confirm their order. Many battens are directional, with a tapered end designed to face towards the luff. If no...
by stu9487 | Apr 2, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Few sailing classes in the world combine spectacle, history, and sheer physical intensity quite like the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy. With towering rigs carried on just fourteen feet of hull, bowsprits projecting far beyond the stem, and crews stacked along narrow side...
