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Free software for designing a triangular or quadrangular sail with control of its shape. The software output can be used with CAD software, can be printed, or can be further analyzed with a spreadsheet.
[Stentec Software, Heeg, the Netherlands]
Six-step diagram of properly folding a sail, with instructions.
[SailCare, Ford City, PA, USA]
Advice on the use of telltales in maintaining proper sail trim.
[SailCare, Ford City, PA, USA]
Sailmaking techniques to make a roller jib last and perform.
[Cruising World, November 2001]
Checklist for annual check-up of mainsail, headsail and spinnaker.
[Cruising World, May 2000]
Re-stitching using a sewing machine and basting tape or glue. Finding room to work, and controlling the sail while working on a small portion of it. Includes list of sail repair materials.
[SailNet, 11 March 2003]
As a triangle a sail will last a very long time, and the author gives a formula for calculating how long. But as an efficient airfoil, there are things you need to do to maintain and, eventually to re-cut, its shape.
[Quantum Sail Design Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, USA]
Tricks for caring for and increasing the longevity of laminated sails. 2 pages with vendor list.
[Sail Magazine, February 2002]
More ways (and reasons) than most sailors have thought of to reduce chafe in your ground tackle, running and standing rigging, engine and plumbing hoses, electrical cables, dinghy towing line, deck canvas and other points of movement.
[Ocean Navigator, May 2000]
Steps to take to assure that your sails and deck canvas will not be damaged over the winter by mildew or rodents. Also what signs of wear and tear to look for and act on.
[Sailrite Enterprises. Inc., Churubusco, IN, USA]
If your boat has a long boom or is especially tippy, you might want to consider a lifting reef at the outboard end of the boom.
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