by stu9487 | May 12, 2026 | How to Resources
Reading the Wind Through Your Sails Tell-tales are one of the simplest tools on a sail and one of the most powerful. These small strands of wool give real-time feedback on how air is flowing across your sails, helping you trim more accurately, steer more efficiently,...
by stu9487 | May 6, 2026 | How to Resources
Understanding Sail Lifespan and Performance Sails are the heart of your boat’s performance. They drive you upwind, downwind, and everywhere in between, carrying significant loads every time the boat is sailed. Over time, those loads change the shape and efficiency of...
by stu9487 | May 6, 2026 | How to Resources
Understanding What’s Really Happening Inside the System From the cockpit, most or our downwind furling systems look identical. There is a drum at the bottom, a torsional cable running up the luff, a swivel at the head and a continuous furling line leading aft. Pull...
by stu9487 | Apr 29, 2026 | How to Resources
A Practical Guide to Wovens, Laminates and SFM Choosing the right sailcloth can feel like navigating a maze of unfamiliar terms and materials. Polyester, carbon, aramid, Ultra PE, laminates, woven cloths – the list can quickly become overwhelming. At Sanders, we...
by stu9487 | Apr 28, 2026 | How to Resources
Round the Island Race: A Practical First-Timer’s Playbook The Round the Island Race is one of those rare events that feels bigger than racing. It is a full lap of the Isle of Wight with hundreds of boats around you; from weekend cruisers to serious race teams. That...
