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Thanks and Happy Sailing!
Harry Pattison
Winter Sail Service
Now is the perfect time to bring your sails by the loft for any repairs and re-cuts. Let us take a look at them to make sure they are ready to go before the Spring sailing season gets started
Genoa Trim
Sailing with friends and clients the most often ask question I get is "how do I trim my jib". That's not surprising because there are more variables in setting it correctly than there are with the mainsail, but armed with a few quick basics you can quickly take the mystery out of it. Whether racing or cruising you will enjoy sailing more with a well trimmed sail and it is important; both for performance and for the longevity of your sail.
To start you need to understand that any good sail designer has to work with the rig parameters of your boat. The spreader locations, lengths, and sheeting angle are fixed so the designer will develop a sail shape that will work with your boat.
Visit the E/P Store for a great Christmas gift for the sailor in your life.
We have two sizes of our "Sailor's Gear Bag", Elliott / Pattison hats, our embroidered pull-over Fleece, and our great long sleeve Sport-Tek Tee-Shirt for cool comfort and great sun protection (only a few size left in time for Christmas).
Winter Discount: Right now is the best time of the year to purchase sails for next season before 2010 prices go into effect, and to take advantage of our special Year End 15% Discount.
