Scott Vernon wrote in message
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"Edgar" wrote
If you get a
torn sail
how often is it going to be dry when you urgently want it back in
service?


50% of the time.

I don't think so. If a well maintained sail tears it tends to be at sea in
very bad weather and if you can wait till you get back to the dock to let it
dry you need a sailmaker to make a proper repair not repair tape.