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Up to date I have tried 3 different sails. My first sail was a very pretty nylon sail similar to the stock sail suggested by CLC.
My second sail was a White Polytarp experiment smaller than the previous one.
The third sail was an orange polytarp larger than the stock one.
I have now put together a small jib for the Skerry. The jib after testing adds a tremendous amount of benefit to the sail plan. I can point higher and go faster.
I have added a boat link page. There is a link to a Javascript triangle dimension calculator that I found online. It is useful when designing a sail and also in trying to figure out the size of mast/boom spar that is required.
My first and most beloved nylon sail was very good in light air. |
My second experiment was fabulous in heavy wind but was lousy at pointing in the wind |
Larger and more complicated this is the best so far. |
Small Jib for the Skerry |
Each of my 3 sails had qualities and faults. Read about construction and about sailing characteristics of each of the sails. I am not an expert and only speak from my experience. You can avoid all the experimenting by going to a real sailmaker, but the "gradual approximation" process has always been my favourite.
Lulu Read up on Small Boat Rigging.
Read about other bits being constructed
Links to:
[ boat ][hull part 1] [hull part 2] [mast] [rudder and centreboard] [sails] [oars]
[cleats] [daggerboard well and mast step] [sailing] [Teach Yourself to Sail] [Article on Spritsails]
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