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Where to sail in central Virginia? - SailNet Community
Apr 27, 2010 · So here I am in Richmond, VA (actually a few miles west, in far western Henrico County), and I'm doing a little Googling for places to sail a small boat (say, a 15 to 19-foot open …
Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community
May 1, 2016 · These include booms and masts, which serve both to deploy sail and resist compressive and bending forces, as well as the bowsprit and spinnaker pole. The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall …
What are I J P E and what do they mean to me? - SailNet Community
Mar 19, 2008 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Sailrite Sewing Machines vs. Others - My Thoughts - SailNet Community
Oct 15, 2021 · AWT2_Sail said: View attachment 148889 After using @marcjsmith ’s clone, I set out to find a suitable industrial machine to do some future con as work. I found a OOOOLLLLDDDDD Pfaff …
Which sailmaker? - SailNet Community
Sep 13, 2024 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Best Lakes in the US to Sail - SailNet Community
Apr 24, 2008 · The greatest lake to sail on is Beaver Dam lake in Northern Indiana. I spent my youth sailing the summers away on that lake. The lake is a little under 400 acres. But, for a 12 year old kid …
Patching a Membrane Sail - SailNet Community
Aug 25, 2024 · I trust that a "membrane" sail is a type of mylar laminate. If so, tapes are available to repair it. Here's a link to one. Laminate Sail Repair Tape, Repair Tape: Sailmaker's Supply …
DIY Sail Kit Sewing - SailNet Community
Feb 12, 2025 · The sail I'm working on now has 10 layers of 7 ounce dacron in the corners and barely fits under the sewing machine's foot. I would think a spinnaker could be sewn on a decent home …
Why is beam reach (or near to it) the fastest point of sail?
Apr 3, 2012 · If you sail upwind, you actually create more wind to work with (increased apparent wind), because you compound the wind as you begin to move into it. Well, again, from a boat centered …