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Sail Manufacturers
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Banks Sails
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http://www.banks.co.uk.
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In 1969 we became the first sailmaker to install a
computer for sail design - our Stantec Zebra valve
computer is now a museum piece!
Ken's Checkmate design system, which was
introduced in 1983, was the first program able to
shape sails vertically and horizontally at the same
time, making full use of the new generation of
kevlar/mylar fabrics.
Bank Sails continues to integrate the very latest in
technology with proven craftsmanship on the loft
floor. Every sail is an individual labour of love. ... Read More
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Benson Sails.
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http://www.flathill.com/bensonsails/
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Brent Benson is a physicist turned sailmaker who designs and builds fast sails using a combination of aerodynamics,
three-dimensional geometry/trigonometry, experimental methods with on-the-water testing, in combination with an innovative
photography system.
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Benze Smart Sails
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http://www.boatshow.com/BenzeSmartSail.html
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Having a Benze Smart Sail is like having a sailboat with an automatic
transmission, as opposed to a stick shift. It gives new meaning to singlehanded
sailing --- with a Smart Sail, a boat literally can be sailed with one hand. What's
more, the Benze Smart Sail actually improves sailing performance and
maneuverability. ... Read More
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Boatek Wingsails
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http://www.boatek.demon.co.uk/
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Suffolk, England Inventor Bob Quinton,
who is proprietor of Boatek Boats has designed and built and tested a series of
Wingsails, which are practical, show much promise and are more efficient
than conventional cloth sails. ... Read More
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Calvert Sails
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http://www.calvertsails.com/
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Every sail is "CUSTOM" built, after consultation with our customer, taking into account such details as
where you sail, what your level is, your goals, and as many other parameters as possible. We then try to
integrate your needs, with the right material, and the best and latest sail-shape concepts to create the
best possible sail for YOUR type of sailing. ... Read More
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Cambridge Canvas & Sail Loft Inc
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http://www.cambridgecanvassail.com
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Cambridge Canvas & Sail Loft has been in
business for fifteen years. We specialize in
computer assisted design and fabrication of
sails for racing dinghies and racing and
Cruising yachts. All canvas work for above
and below decks. Cushions, sail and
powerboat covers, awnings, custom fitted
winter covers, dodgers, and bimini tops are
also custom made to fit your special needs.
All frame work done on premises using
stainless steel tubing and hardware. ... Read More
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Cruising Direct
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Cruising Direct is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island inside the North Sails loft at the Hinckley Complex. North Sails created Cruising Direct, with a simple philosophy: to maximize a sailor’s enjoyment and to minimize their hassles. One of our goals is to provide sailors with the opportunity to purchase our quality sails at a reasonable price.
Our objective is to deliver quality professional standards of design, construction, and workmanship in all the sails we build. We stand behind our products with a reputation for integrity and fairness.
We are a team who not only love sailing, but are dedicated to passing that enjoyment on to others. Our sales staff can often be found on the waters off of New England during the sailing season. If you see us out there please be sure to say hello!
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Crusader Sails
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http://www.anet.co.uk/crusadersails/
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The best value for money in today’s cruising market
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A range of robust cruising sails ruggedly built from durable materials.
This is our most popular range of sails typically used on the family
cruising yacht where the emphasis is on durability and ease of setting
and handling.<p>
The sails are cut using our tried and tested computerised design and
manufacturing process minimising waste in the cutting process. Sails
are strongly finished with no frills or racing gadgets.
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Mainsails include luff slides, foot rope, leach line and cleat, glass fibre battens with protective end caps and a sail
bag.
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Genoas include stretch luff, bronze piston hanks leathered to preven ... Read More
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CT Sailbattens - carbon sail battens from C-Tech Ltd
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http://www.sailbattens.com
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C-Tech Ltd (a New Zealand company) produces hollow rectangular carbon sail battens suitable for boats 18ft and over – sports boats, cruiser-racers, superyachts, multihulls, maxis, ocean racers and America's Cup yachts.
In production since December 2001, CT Sailbattens were first used by teams campaigning for the 2003 America's Cup. With CT Sailbattens on board both Team New Zealand and Alinghi in the Cup final, C-Tech had to be on to a winner. In 2007 CT Sailbattens were used by every team competing in the Louis Vuitton Cup, and by both Team New Zealand and Alinghi in the 2007 Americas Cup final.
CT Sailbattens are now used world-wide, and are particularly strong in the superyacht and offshore / ocean racing markets. Over the last 2 years CT Sailbattens have been constructed for some of the world’s largest superyachts - boats over 50m long with batten lengths in excess of 18m. A new product, the CT AirBatten (patent pending), has been used by AC teams and is now being tested on superyachts a ... Read More
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Doyle Sailmakers
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http://www.doylesails.com
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Robbie Doyle, an America's Cup veteran, Olympian and former Vice President of Hood Sailmakers, founded Doyle Sailmakers in 1982. Doyle Sailmakers was able to develop and apply the principal of Elliptical Aerodynamic Loading to sail shapes.These revolutionary shapes provided almost instant success on the race course,
and allowed Doyle customers to post victories in a wide range of venues, including the most demanding Maxi World Champions, 12 Meter World Champions, 50-Foot Cup World Champions.
... Read More
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Elliott / Pattison Sailmakers, Inc.
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http://www.epsails.com/
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Thank you for visiting the ELLIOTT / PATTISON SAILMAKERS Web Site. We have been in
business for over 27 years, and during that time have earned a reputation for quality designed
and built sails that represent an outstanding value in today's market.<br>Our commitment is to service and leading edge technology. We understand what it means to
stand behind every sail we build because it is our personal names that go on every sail we build.
Your satisfaction is literally our primary business.
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Fraser Sails, Australia
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http://www.frasersails.com.au
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Fraser Sails was founded by Bob Fraser in
Sydney in 1971. Since then the business has
grown from a small, two man operation to that
of Australia's leading sailmaker. During the
1980's, franchise lofts were established in
most Australian states as well as Japan. Over
the years, the loft has built an enviable
reputation for grand prix racing sails and high quality cruising sails. The
company is a leader in technology in sail design. ... Read More
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Gary Martin Sails
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http://www.gary-martin-sails.com/
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We pride ourselves in having fun making sails for our passion
only: multihulls!
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Having fun is a good way to do things well. With 20 years of
experience we have grown to become the number one sailmaker for
catamarans and trimarans in Australia. We make practical and durable
sails for the cruiser and winning sails for the racer!
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If you haven't decided to move to sunny Australia yet we have good
news for you: you can order the best multihull sails from anywhere in
the world! You'll be pleasantly surprised when you see the price tag. ... Read More
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Green Sails, Denmark
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http://www.greensails.dk/
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Green Sails has been the main supplier of sails since the start of the class in 1972. Jørgen Holm has been involved in this
production since 1975, and has been the man in charge since 1979.
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Each sail is made for the specific mast and for the sailor exact weight.
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Jørgen Holm selects special sailcloth for every sail, creating the best sail for the individual sailor.
He glues the sail together panel by panel, then draws the mastcurve on the sail and finally he glues on the luff.
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Jørgen Holm has been an active Europe sailor since the start of the class. He received a silver medal in the Veteran Worlds in
1996.
Jørgen Holm is continuously testing the new masts and sails that come onto the market. He also tests sailcloth and reads mast
diagrams, then he sails with the mast in order to test its flexibily. This is the procedure before starting to make the sail. ... Read More
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Haarstick Sailmakers
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http://www.haarsticksailmakers.com/
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Since the Summer of 1964, STEVE HAARSTICK has been an
innovator in sailmaking, from Hard Sails, to Hard-McPherson, to the
start of <b>HAARSTICK SAILMAKERS</b> in 1970, STEVE has pioneered
some of the greatest contributions to the science/art of sailmaking. <p>While other sailmakers claim to be innovative, they don't seem to take much interest in
this central truth. The substantial improvements we've pioneered in our industry -
computer cut sails in 1974, vertical layout (the Quilt-Cut) in 1978, the tri-radial
Quilt-Cut in 1984 - were only possible through adherence to a rigid system from which
engineering solutions were methodically pounded out. We are determined to continue
this effort into the future. ... Read More
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Halsey Lidgard Sailmakers
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http://halseylidgardmystic.com
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Halsey Lidgard Sailmakers is the only sailmaking group continuously
developing its own design software through Sails Science, a division of
Lidgard Sails Ltd in Auckland, New Zealand.
Today, the SailMaker™ sail design software created in 1984 by Jim
Lidgard,
one of the top New Zealand sails designers, and permanently updated to
stay
at the leading edge of the technology, is used by more than 120
independent
sailmakers around the world and by several designers of other top
sailmaking groups.
... Read More
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Hogin Sails
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http://www.hoginsails.com/
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Bob Hogin started "Hogin Sails" in St Croix USVI in 1964. After ten years there
the loft was moved first to Santa Cruz Ca. and then to its present location in
Alameda on SF bay where we have been for the last 20 years. SF is unique in the
consistent 20 to 25 knots of wind we have every day all summer which makes an
excellent testing ground for durability. There are now three partners, Bob, his wife
Emily and friend Margaret and four employees.<p>
Hogin Sails has always had an emphasis on cruising-comercial-traditional sails but
having been in the business thirty years we are familiar with all types and are at
home with computer designing and exotic fabrics as well. Bob and Emilys
personal boat is a Moore 24 one of the original ultra lights. We have the best
engineered sails on the market and are able to keep them light and easy to use
while being very durable. They are fabric so it is possible to tear the ... Read More
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Jeckells Quality Sailmakers
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http://www.jeckells.co.uk/
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Jeckells manufacture every sail individually and have been doing so for over 166 years.
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Each sail is designed and cut to suit your needs and requirements after consultation with our experienced staff. Before your sail is tailored, we need to have a clear idea of the type of sailing you do: Cruising, racing, or a little of both? What wind strengths will you be using it in and do you require it to be multi-purpose.<p>
Once we have this information, we can advise on the most suitable material and sail design
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Kemp Sails
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http://www.scoot.co.uk/kemp_sails/
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Kemp Sails Limited - formed in 1985 - have built up an
excellent reputation for specialist sailmaking. Whether
you sail a small day sailer or a large ocean going
cruising yacht the same attention to detail/design,
quality of materials, workmanship, hand-built quality
and customer service are given.
... Read More
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Kinder Industries
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http://www.kinder-industries.com/
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Kinder Industries One Design products are developed by racers who know their
boats and who demand the most functional, durable high quality, products. At
Kinder Industries, we are dedicated to service and attention to detail. We use
only superior fabrics and hardware, and provide quality craftsmanship to ensure
you the best product at the best value. We have a quick turnaround time, and are
committed to fulfilling your individual one design needs. ... Read More
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Lee Sails
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http://www3.leesails.com/
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Lee Sails is a combination of craftsmanship,
technology, and efficient manufacturing
method.
Our extensive experience, traditional
handwork, attention to details, high-tech
tools, and resourcefulness unite to produce
the finest sails at terrific savings. ... Read More
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Liberty Sail Makers and Canvas Loft of Philadelphia
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http://www.canvasandsails.com
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Sailmakers, Marine Canvas Fabricator for Powerboats and Sailboats, Sail Maker, New Sails and Repairs, Sail Cleaning, Bimini Tops, Dodgers, Sail Covers, Boat Covers, Boat Cushions, Canvas Repairs. Serving the Metropolitan Philadelphia, New Jersey and Northern Chesapeake Areas. Low overhead and meticulous workmanship guarantees you quality custom work at prices that cannot be beat
... Read More
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Mack Sails
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http://www.macksails.com
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Mack-Shaw Sailmakers reigned for nearly 25 years as the largest
sailmaking and sail-service business in South Florida with a well-earned reputation for
high quality and innovative sailing systems. We introduced the sailing world to
Sunbrella self covers for genoas in the late 1960's; we installed the first modern
headsail reefing device in Florida in 1972; we designed and built the first successful
roller furling mainsail gooseneck and track-on-boom system for reefing; we developed
the earliest practical vertically stowed, self leveling downwind pole; we were the first
sailmakers to make a spinnaker sock---then we wedded it to our cruising chute, and
the rest is history. ... Read More
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Mariner Sails
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http://www.mariner-sails.com/
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Mariner Sails stocks and sells more windsurfing and Hobie Cat equipment than anyone else in North Texas. Our paddling department has grown by leaps and bounds. All of our staff members
are experienced sailors and recreational paddlers, so you tap into well over 100 years of combined "on the water" experience with every purchase. We realize that new participants are the key
to the growth of any sport. Feel free to ask us anything at all, there is no question too basic - REALLY !! We even offer Lessons. We actively support local sailing and paddling events and clubs
and look forward to introducing you to our sailing and paddling community.
... Read More
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Phillips Sails (Aust)
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http://www.phillipssails.com.au/
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Phillips Sails (Aust) Pty Ltd, a family owned
sailmaking business, is based in the Lake
Macquarie region of NSW, Australia. Bryan
Phillips has been making sails and sailing
competitively for the past 38 years. His son
and business partner, Craig, served his
apprenticeship in Sydney with North Sails
Australia Pty Ltd. He worked with North Sails
for 11 years. In 1995 he joined forces with
his father at Lake Macquarie. ... Read More
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Port Nicholson Sails
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A sailmaking company based in Wellington New Zealand specialising in all size sails. Sailmakers history of Americas Cup for the Nippon syndicate. We have a client base both local and international, and a reputation for quality and reliability second to none. ... Read More
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Quantum Sail Design Group
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http://www.quantumsails.com/
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The Quantum Sail Design Group's success is all about people. It is a
direct function of the staff's talent and experience. While the staff
includes world class sailors, the emphasis has been on attracting the
world's best sailmakers. Ultimately, the success of our client's projects
is based on the intimate, hands-on participation of a knowledgeable,
experienced, sailmaker. As important as the technology is, it is the
people that make that technology work. ... Read More
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Sails East
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http://www.sailseast.com
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Our mission is to be a recognized leader in the global cruising sails and windsurfing
markets. We will innovate our design and manufacturing processses so that our
customers can rely on our quality for their safety and enjoyment. We will continually
try to drive costs from our products so that our customers can focus on their
enjoyment of their leisure time convinced that they have got value for their investment
in our products. We will treat each customer as a critical component of our success. ... Read More
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Shore Sails
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http://www.shoresails.com/
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Shore Sails leads the sailmaking industry in sail design and sail
construction technology. We are pleased to share with you current
information on the breakthrough sails we produce and our sailboat
racing performance. We are equally at home in one-design racing
and offshore sailing, whether it is IMS or PHRF. Shore Sails has the
exclusive US rights to provide our customers with Cuben Fiber, the
newest and best sail material. ... Read More
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Sobstad Corporation
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http://www.sobstad.com/
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With unlimited control of fiber densities and fiber direction, a Genesis engineered sail is superior to any other
sail construction method. Genesis sails have a very stable sail shape through a wide wind range, this
translates into less heel, superior upwind performance and longer sail shape life. Click for detailed
information on Genesis. Genesis sails are available in 3 lines, LightWave, Platinum and Velocity.
... Read More
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Solar Sails
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http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~diedrich/solarsails/
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Solar sails of all varieties consist of a large, flimsy sail and some kind of payload that holds such things as antennas, computers, solar panels, guidance sensors, science instruments, cargo containers, or crew
cabins. For most solar sails, what this boils down to is a small, heavy mass attached to the middle of a huge, lightweight sail.
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Without any kind of support, when sunlight pushes on the sail, it will collapse and flow around the payload. Two ways people have come up with to stabilize the sail and prevent its are to support the sail in 3
dimensions with a structure or to spin the sail. Both methods work well to hold the sail out flat so it can catch as much sunlight as possible.
... Read More
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Somerset Sails
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http://www.somersetsails.com/Somerset%20Sails.htm
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Somerset Sails policy is to work very hard to
have the lowest prices possible and in this
industry that is easy to do. We do not affiliate
with other lofts, bigger names with bigger ads in
order to give ourselves instant prestige, you
would pay at least 50% more for the label. Some
of our competitors tend to base their prices on
the highest , staying within a few percentage
points of the so-called price leaders. We base
our prices on production costs. Our facility is paid
off, our labor is reasonable and we do not pay
employees to sail with customers. ... Read More
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Squeteague Sailmakers
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http://www.capecod.net/sqtg/index.html
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We take
the time to know you and your sailing needs so we can recommend the
best options for you whether its time for new sails or repairs and
alterations. We are well known for our fast, high-quality sail repairs, most
of which can be done in 24 hours if needed. We also build customized
new sails using state-of-the-art, computer-aided design and plotting
equipment, and offer annual maintenance services. ... Read More
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Stellar Sails and Canvas
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http://www.stellarsails.com/
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We are a large established loft with over 25 years of sail and canvas making experience. We specialize in
performance-oriented cruising sails and canvas.
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Over the years, an increasing number of knowledgeable sailors from around the world have found their way
to Stellar Sails and Canvas because they have heard that Stellar would give them the quality they want at
unbeatable prices.
We guarantee the fit and provide a two year material and workmanship warranty.
... Read More
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Super Sailmakers
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http://www.supersailmakers.com
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Super Sailmakers specializes in building and repairing small-boat production sails and custom cruising sails for customers across North America and the Caribbean. Check out our on-line price list or click for a custom quote.
For hard to find (or make) small boat sails, or value-oriented cruising sails, Super Sailmakers offers the perfect combination of quality, service, and price. ... Read More
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UK Sailmakers
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http://uksailmakers.com/
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Stronger,Lighter, More Versatile, Longer Lasting The secret of Tape-Drive's strength is the web of low-stretch
tapes, made with inserted high modulus Kevlar or polyester
yarns, that run along the sail's primary load paths from corner
to corner -- putting the muscle in the sail right where it's
needed. The tapes radiate throughout the sail with a heavier
concentration in the high load areas
-- in the corners and along the
leech. ... Read More
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Ullman Sails International
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http://www.ullmansails.com/
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Ullman Sails wishes to congratulate all the Olympic Sailors and their
support personnel for outstanding performances in the 2000
Olympic Games. <br>
They trained and fought hard to get to Sydney, and then competed
at one of the highest levels in our sport. The Olympians bring great
credit to competitive sailing worldwide, to their Countries, and to
themselves. <br>
Ullman Sails is especially proud to announce that United States
Silver Medalist in both the Women's 470 (JJ Isler and Pease
Glaser), and in the Men's 470 (Paul Foerster and Bob Merrick)
used Ullman Sails, exclusively.
Additionally, Ullman Sails were used by the Silver and Bronze
Medalist in the Tornado Class. ... Read More
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WB-Sails
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http://www.wb-sails.fi/
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Helsinki-based WB-Sails was founded 25 years ago to manufacture sails for the Olympic classes and small racing boats. Fastest
sails and best quality was obtained by careful studies of aerodynamics and by the proven method of trial & error. We wanted to
be faster and better. <p>
During the past twenty years WB-Sails has turned from a small backyard loft into a respectable sailmaker. We have been
pioneering sailmaking CAD/CAM in the world. Since 1979, the loft has been designing sails with the aid the computer. In 1988 we started to cut our sails with a
Laser-cutter which was designed to our specification, the first Armstrong Taurus-cutter.
... Read More
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