About Sails
All you want to know about your sails and how to get the most out of them: Ideas and discussions on sail-plan and practical sail handling, about trimming you sails in different conditions and how to extend their life by proper maintenance. This section will grow over time, our aim is to create a reference section of general sail knowledge. So, do keep coming back for more! We also welcome your input – if you have any specific questions, please contact us and maybe we can answer them here. Happy Sailing!
CRUISING WITH THE CODE C
The Code C sail was developed by Rolly Tasker Sails specifically for cruising sailors, hence the “C” – which means maximum ease of handling and drive without any consideration for rating rules. This sail could possibly be described as a cross between a very light (reaching) Genoa and an [...]
NEW SAIL SET-UP FOR A CRUISING BOAT
Is this the perfect sail configuration for short-handed cruising as a couple or even for the single-handed sailor? If I had to choose only three sails, I can get by with these on my 37-foot, masthead cruising sloop: Mainsail, Jib and Code Zero. And maybe add a storm jib, [...]
SPECIFYING A NEW MAINSAIL
What we need to look at when specifying a new mainsail: Despite many options, this is simpler than it may seem at first glance. To make it easier, we will concentrate on the Bermudian rig in this article, as the vast majority of modern yachts are rigged in this [...]
WHAT’S IN A JIB?
“A jib is a jib is a jib”, according to the American writer in last century’s Paris, Gertrude Stein (in a slightly modified quote). Is it? Well, Trudi, not really. As usual, the more choices we have, the more complex it all gets. Which could be a point in [...]
ORDERING AND MEASURING YOUR NEW SAILS
Going through the process of choosing and ordering your new sails is an exciting and fun experience. By browsing this website, you can indulge in exploring all the different options. Think about what you want to have in your new sails or discuss the possibilities with us. To get [...]
NEW SAILS: WHAT DIFFERENCE THEY MAKE
How long to sails actually last, on average? This is one question many boat owners, and buyers of second-hand yachts, will probably ask themselves frequently. And is there a simple answer? Unfortunately, not quite. This depends very much on the amount and type of sailing that the sails are [...]