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 12, 2026 | How to Resources
In-Mast vs In-Boom Furling: Which is Right for You? Whether you are cruising solo, short-handing with a partner, or simply looking to make your time on the water more enjoyable, how you manage your mainsail matters. For many sailors, the choice between in-mast and...
by stu9487 | May 12, 2026 | How to Resources
Introduction: The Invisible Enemy Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the most destructive forces acting on your sails and one of the easiest to overlook. Unlike chafe or impact damage, UV works quietly and continuously, breaking down fibres and stitching every time...
by stu9487 | May 12, 2026 | How to Resources
A Sailmaker’s Guide to Lymington We make all our sails here in Lymington, and we absolutely love welcoming sailors to the loft to see how we do what we do. Watching a sail take shape from design to finished product is something special and it is even better when it is...
by stu9487 | May 13, 2026 | How to Resources
Introduction: Why the Slot Matters The slot between the jib and the mainsail is one of the most important and least visible areas of sail trim. It governs how air accelerates through the middle of the sail plan, how efficiently the two sails work together, and how...
by stu9487 | May 13, 2026 | How to Resources
Introduction: Why Off-Season Sail Care Matters As the sailing season winds down and boats are laid up ashore, it is easy to focus on engines, antifreeze and covers and forget that sails need just as much attention. Yet sails represent one of the biggest investments on...
