If you’re bringing your sails into the loft for service or storage using a drawstring sail bag, you may be staring at that gold UK Sailmakers bag that’s been stashed below deck for months, or even years, wondering how your sail will ever fit. Trust us: over the years, our lofts have seen some very creative folding techniques! Getting your sails serviced before the spring sailing season is key to keeping them performing at their best, and catching small maintenance issues early can help prevent costly repairs down the road. Your local UK Sailmakers loft can inspect, repair, or clean your sails, and if you’re thinking about a new one, this is the perfect time to plan for spring delivery. We can help you create a multi-year plan to suit your needs, budget, and sailing goals. Some UK Sailmakers lofts also offer collection and installation services to make it easy to bring your sails in for repair, winter storage, or return. But if you’re dropping your sails off yourself and are wondering how to fit them into a standard drawstring bag, follow this step-by-step guide—it will save you time and make your sailmaker’s job easier. Step 1: Remove any battens and sheets from the sail and lay it out on a clean, flat surface—like a dock finger, sailing club lawn, or other smooth area. Avoid dragging the sail across rough concrete or other hard, abrasive surfaces. Step 2: Flatten about an arm span’s width of the foot, keeping the remainder of the sail neatly piled beside it without twists. Step 3: Grip the foot of the sail while holding the section for your first fold taut. Keep the height of your drawstring bag in mind and make folds slightly narrower than your sail bag’s height to ensure a good fit. Step 4: Continue flaking the sail back and forth, staying between the tack and clew, all the way to the head. You don’t need to stack the luff like you would for a racing sail “sausage bag,” though you can if you prefer. Step 5: Fold over the tack edge over, then roll the sail toward the clew. Step 6: Secure the rolled sail with sail ties and slide it into your drawstring bag. Done!

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Would you choose this elegant cruiser for solo voyaging or full‑crew ocean passage? Spirit Yachts Spirit 50 CR © Spirit Yachts Ltd. Length: 50 ft (15.24 m) Beam: 13 ft (4.0 m) Draft: 8 ft (2.44 m) Displacement: approx. 16 tons (14,515 kg) Top Speed (under sail): 9+ knots Price: approx. US\$ 2.4 Million The Spirit 50 CR (Center Cockpit) merges timeless teak-and-mahogany craftsmanship with full composite engineering for serious offshore cruising. Designed with seaworthiness in mind, its centre‑cockpit layout enhances safety and visibility while providing a spacious owner’s suite aft and flexible guest cabins below deck. With robust sail handling systems and a fine-honed hull, she delivers confident bluewater performance. The interior reflects bespoke elegance: handcrafted joinery, practical lash points, and customizable layout options for extended voyages. The elevated cockpit and protected helm make this yacht ideal for sailors who want effortless comfort at sea without compromising style or seaworthiness. #SpiritYachts #BluewaterCruiser #ClassicDesign #HarbourMasters

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🇬🇧🤩 Looking for an unforgettable boat trip in Morro Jable? Join us on the Aphrodite, our beautiful schooner, and explore the stunning beaches of southern Fuerteventura, the Natural Park of Jandía, and the charming village of Morro Jable — all while sailing in total peace and serenity. ⏱️⚓️ Every Wednesday at 10 AM, we set sail from the port of Morro Jable for a unique experience on the Atlantic! 🇮🇨 Perfect for families, couples, and adventurers looking to make the most of their holidays in the Canary Islands! 🌅 And if you’re in the mood for something truly magical…Join us on Thursdays at sunset for our special Sunset Cruise — complete with live 🎧DJ music, an 🍣exotic Asian menu, and the best sunset views on the island! Music, sea, flavors and golden skies… 🥳Ready to book your dream boat trip?Tell us in the comments: 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ✅☀️𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ✅🌅 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 🇪🇸🏝️⛵️¡Descubre la magia del sur de Fuerteventura a bordo de la goleta Aphrodite! ⛵️✨ 🤩 ¿Buscas una excursión en barco en Morro Jable? Súbete a la Aphrodite, nuestro preciosa goleta turca, y explora las impresionantes playas del sur de Fuerteventura, el Parque Natural de Jandía y el encantador pueblo de Morro Jable, todo mientras navegas en total paz y serenidad. ⏱️⚓️ ¡Todos los miércoles a las 10:00 zarpamos desde el puerto de Morro Jable para vivir una experiencia única en el Atlántico! 🇮🇨 Perfecto para familias, parejas y aventureros que quieren aprovechar al máximo sus vacaciones en las Islas Canarias. 🌅 ¿Y si te apetece algo realmente mágico? Únete a nosotros los jueves al atardecer en nuestro crucero especial Sunset Cruise, con música en directo 🎧DJ, un menú asiático exótico 🍣 y las mejores vistas del atardecer en la isla. Música, mar, sabores y cielos dorados… 🥳 ¿Listo para reservar tu excursión soñada en barco? Cuéntanos en los comentarios: 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐮 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚: ✅☀️ ¿𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚ñ𝐚𝐧𝐚 o ✅🌅 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐫? 🇩🇪🏝️⛵️Entdecke den Zauber des Südens von Fuerteventura an Bord der Aphrodite-Segelschoner! ⛵️✨ 🤩 Du suchst nach einem unvergesslichen Bootsausflug in Morro Jable? Komm an Bord der Aphrodite, unserem wunderschönen Schoner, und erkunde die atemberaubenden Strände im Süden Fuerteventuras, den Naturpark von Jandía und das charmante Dorf Morro Jable – und das alles in völliger Ruhe und Gelassenheit. ⏱️⚓️ Jeden Mittwoch um 10:00 Uhr legen wir vom Hafen Morro Jable ab – für ein einzigartiges Erlebnis auf dem Atlantik! 🇮🇨 Ideal für Familien, Paare und Abenteurer, die das Beste aus ihrem Urlaub auf den Kanaren machen möchten! 🌅 Und wenn dir nach etwas ganz Besonderem ist… Komm donnerstags bei Sonnenuntergang mit auf unsere Sunset Cruise – mit Live-DJ 🎧, exotischer asiatischer Küche 🍣 und dem schönsten Sonnenuntergang der Insel! Musik, Meer, Aromen und goldene Himmel… 🥳 Bereit, deine Traum-Bootstour zu buchen? Sag es uns in den Kommentaren: 𝐖ä𝐡𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐭: ✅☀️𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫 ✅🌅𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬-𝐞𝐱𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? #magicandsailing 👉 www.magicandsailing.com 📱+34 630 975 023 #fuerteventura #sailing #naturelovers #animalshorts #trip #oceanlife #ocean #travel #swimming #shortvideo #islascanarias

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Divierte a bordo de Attraction Catamarans con amigos o familia. Enjoy sailing with Attraction Catamarans with friends or family. Profitez de Attraction Catamarans avec amis ou en famille. Geniessen Sie segeln mit Attraction Catamarans mit Freunde oder Familie.

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