folding sails
 

You do? Cant it just be manhandled as one big sausage down the front hatch?
Then fold it below if needed.

DP
"666" wrote in message
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But you have to fold this sock before stacking under the deck anyway?
JaC


That's why socks are better for bigger boats.

folding sails
 

Sails are a considerable investment in your boat, and the way you manage
that invesment will translate directly to the pleasure you get from your
boat and your sailing (and your chequebook). On smaller boats (and
extensively used in dinghy classes) try a piece of 4" PVC drainage tube the
same length as the foot of the sail and roll the sail around the tube before
putting it in a sausage bag or "sock". You may choose to start the roll
along the foot or from the head, or other ways, but this has to be the best
way to avoid creases, folds and other fabric-destroying effects. Of
course, you are left with an inflexible and fairly large package to stow,
but they are easily carried in this fashion and can be stowed in ways that
other sails cannot. For the Mainsail on my Etchells, this is the only way
to go.

"John R Weiss" wrote in message
news:yeLeb.657596$uu5.106949@sccrnsc04...
"padeen" wrote...
I was shown how to precisely fold my sails for my 16' Luger and told
that
this is a must, but there are times when I don't have the space or time
to
do this. How do people with larger boats fold their sails, especially
when
underway? Don't they just shove them into the sail storage area and dry
them when they can? Just what are the issues involved with folding, vs.
stuffing, sails?

Folding sails is more space-efficient than stuffing. Also, for new sails,
folding will help preserve the "crispness" imparted by the sizing.

For larger boats/sails, folding may be impractical. Stuffing is quicker
and
takes less work area.

folding sails
 

Reminds me of the time I was staying at a friend's home ..there was a
big regatta at their club. My friend (an ex sailing/racing buddy) let
me use his boat so there we were coming out from his club in the regatta
putting up the working jib and set it with the head at the foot and up
it went...oh...the embarrasment!

d parker wrote:

One of the reasons for proper sail folding, aside from the obvious lifespan
factor, is good seamanship.

When a sail is folded correctly and still in the bag you should be able to
attach the Tack without removing the sail. (then it doesn't blow away of
course).

At this point the bag can be removed and the sail hanked on -then the sheets
added. It's all about keeping sails (and crew) on deck and out of the water.

The bigger the boat, the more important proper sail folding/handling is.
Imagine screwing around on the deck of a 40 footer in big seas trying to
find head vs tack vs clew. Now imagine doing it on a maxi. Scary!

DP



"padeen" wrote in message
...

I was shown how to precisely fold my sails for my 16' Luger and told that
this is a must, but there are times when I don't have the space or time to
do this. How do people with larger boats fold their sails, especially

when

underway? Don't they just shove them into the sail storage area and dry
them when they can? Just what are the issues involved with folding, vs.
stuffing, sails?
TIA for any information.

Padeen

folding sails
 

Have seen that happen with spinnakers on a few occasions too. Its very funny
to watch.

DP
"Beau Schless" wrote in message
nk.net...
Reminds me of the time I was staying at a friend's home ..there was a
big regatta at their club. My friend (an ex sailing/racing buddy) let
me use his boat so there we were coming out from his club in the regatta
putting up the working jib and set it with the head at the foot and up
it went...oh...the embarrasment!

d parker wrote:

One of the reasons for proper sail folding, aside from the obvious
lifespan
factor, is good seamanship.

When a sail is folded correctly and still in the bag you should be able
to
attach the Tack without removing the sail. (then it doesn't blow away of
course).

At this point the bag can be removed and the sail hanked on -then the
sheets
added. It's all about keeping sails (and crew) on deck and out of the
water.

The bigger the boat, the more important proper sail folding/handling is.
Imagine screwing around on the deck of a 40 footer in big seas trying to
find head vs tack vs clew. Now imagine doing it on a maxi. Scary!

DP



"padeen" wrote in message
...

I was shown how to precisely fold my sails for my 16' Luger and told
that
this is a must, but there are times when I don't have the space or time
to
do this. How do people with larger boats fold their sails, especially

when

underway? Don't they just shove them into the sail storage area and dry
them when they can? Just what are the issues involved with folding, vs.
stuffing, sails?
TIA for any information.

Padeen