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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Islands of Japan Cruises Japan is a seamless blend of ancient customs, ultramodern living, temples and shrines, incredible gardens, rich culture and wildlife-filled national parks. With the world's sixth longest coastline and more than 6,800 islands and islets, Japan's archipelago of volcanic islands and dramatic landscape is best explored by sea. Our small ship luxury cruises to Southeast Asia offer the ultimate exploration of Japan with some of the most intriguing treasures of South Korea. Join us aboard the luxurious 140-guest Heritage Adventurer as we discover remote coastlines and islands, unspoiled nature, cultural delights and futuristic cities resplendent with their unique charms. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/destinations/japan-travel/

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Du bist wieder in der Nähe vom Unfallort – aber die eigentliche Frage kommt jetzt: Wie holst du den MOB an Bord? Auf einer Charteryacht hast du oft nur begrenzte Möglichkeiten – deshalb brauchst du eine Lösung, die mit Bordmitteln funktioniert. ➡️ Weiter geht’s im nächsten Clip: klick auf „Ähnliches Video“ (unter meinem Namen). Notfalltraining (Praxis): https://sporedo.de/dl/notfall-training/ Gesprächstermin: https://sporedo.de/gespraechstermin/ Hinweis: Das ist eine Übung/Training und ersetzt keine Ausbildung. Übe nur sicher und mit Crew. #segeln #MOB #sicherheit #skipper #sporedo

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Hey humans, it’s Simba 🐾 I was busy doing important harbor security checks this morning when something strange appeared over Horta. A rainbow 🌈 I watched it for a while to make sure it wasn’t a threat to the boat. After a thorough inspection, I decided it could stay. Another peaceful morning aboard our floating home in the Azores ⛵️❤️ #CatsOnACatamaran #SimbaTheBoatCat #BoatCats #Azores #Horta #Rainbow #CatLife #SailingLife #CatAdventure #TravelCat #LiveaboardLife #BoatLife #CatsofInstagram #AzoresIslands #MorningMood

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RS Electric Boats, Pulse 63 was at the La Rochelle boat show. From 27 September to 2 October, the boat show attracted 73,000 visitors, and it was great to present the Pulse 63 electric RIB.

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