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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The all-new Saxdor 400 GTS (2026) - Capt. Trip took her offshore to put the numbers on the board. Twin 425-hp Mercury V10s spinning Revolution props. A hole shot that snaps you back in the seat — 0-to-30 in 11.5 seconds. A best cruise at 4500 rpm doing 36.2 mph with 308.5 miles of range. Fold-down terraces, a walkaround deck, and a forepeak cabin that turns a day boat into a weekend. This reel is the teaser. The full test is where the real data lives — every RPM, every GPH, every turn — so you know exactly what she does before you ever step on the dock. 👇 Watch the full Boat TEST & Features Review. #Saxdor400GTS #Saxdor #BoatTEST #BoatTest #MercuryV10 #DayBoat #Walkaround

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In 1987, competitive racing saw a massive technological leap as real-time yacht instrumentation and early computers completely changed how crews targeted boat speeds. Experience the intense analog era of the sport where raw physical skill first met live data analytics. #Sailing #AmericasCup #SailingLife #YachtRacing #RetroTech #Sailboat #Spinnaker --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. https://www.northsails.com/pages/sails?utm_campaign=general_sailing_page_youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 --- "1987 The Yachting Tech Revolution You Missed SHORT 06"

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Download: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/2465388190184288/ Want to dominate VR sailing? Here are the top 5 tips to master MarineVerse Cup and climb the leaderboards! Think VR sailing is too challenging? Think again! With these tips, you'll be sailing like a pro in no time! What the video to learn the tips. By following these tips, you’ll see a significant improvement in your VR sailing skills and start climbing those leaderboards! Imagine the thrill of crossing the finish line first and seeing your name at the top of the leaderboard – it’s exhilarating! Ready to take your VR sailing to the next level? Dive into MarineVerse Cup and start your journey to the top!

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