Old Sails

[Phil.T]

Hi all,
I thought I would make a suggestion as to a use for your old sails should you have a spare.
I sail a Sprint (albeit badly) at Draycote.
As most do, I like going out when there's a blow but some times get overpowered on occasions even with two up and one on the wire.
One of the guys who sails there had an old sail which I have
( With his permission) had cut down to make a 3/4 sail and have attached a piece of rope to the head so it is the same length as a normal sail. This works in the normal manner but allows me to go out in heavy weather under much more control ( well occasionally) therefore I don't miss out because it's gusting 40. I appreciate it is not class legal but it's a shame to miss the fun!
The only thing you need to consider is to cut the sail to the same shape when removing the lower panel.

[Derek James]

Phil ,
cut down main sail and twin trapeze , are you planning to sail in a hurricane Speaking of which , did you take your new rig out for blast yesterday Wind was in the high 20mph and gusts to 46mph , bring it on Can we have a picture for the web site
Cheers
Derek.

[Phil.T]

err, no!
Couldn’t bare the thought of the Boson giving me the evil eye and the
Told you so! Look
Ok, had no one to go with (and it did look a bit daunting)
Going tomorrow though hell or high water