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Jun 21, 2008 · Sail kit Hi Dianne! I couldn't find any info on the internet when I was looking. KittyKosmo is the first person I've seen that also has one. I'll try to post some pics just to prove …

Jun 8, 2025 · Went out for sail on Saturday with my daughter and her friends. It ended up being a few hours of motoring around. We did try to fly the spin and I noticed a strange pucker. Noted …

Jun 3, 2017 · I lived in New Mexico, Albuquerque, for about 5 years and left in '89. Most sailing occurs on Heron Lake up near Los Ojos and on Elephant Butte late down near Truth or …

Jun 20, 2009 · In sail trimming terminology these terms have very specific meanings. They do not mean reducing sail area. In sail trimming terms, power is the force (lift) generated by the wind …

Jul 19, 2007 · I am new to the site and have been a motor boater all my life. I am in the process of learning to sail and planning my retairment in a couple (2) years. I want to be able to follow the …

Aug 25, 2024 · If you sew right on the sail the needle holes create a tear-here point of weakness. Glued patches and tape are safer. They can be sewn in some cases (depends on the …

Oct 25, 2015 · I fold most of my sails too. It's just too much hassle to roll big sails regularly. Plus if a sail is folded properly it should hoist cleanly where a rolled sail often needs to be unrolled …

Jan 1, 2025 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, …

Apr 24, 2008 · There are tons of places to sail in Northern Lake Michigan and Mackinac Island and the North Channel aren't far away. If you want to live even more remotely, …