Don White wrote:
I'm taking my mainsail to the sailmaker tomorrow to have slides (slugs)
sewn to the luff. I believe this will make it much easier to
raise/lower the sail from the cockpit when I'm alone.
Does anyone have an opinion on doing the same for the foot?

You only need one slug on the foot, right near the clew... but it has to
be a strong one.

I happen to like loose footed mains and they are a little easier to rig
IMHO. When you put slides on the luff don't forget to put a gate on the
luff slot entry.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King