Sail Repair Kit: What Every Sailboat Should Carry

What should you keep onboard for emergency sail repairs? You probably don’t need a sewing machine. But a few basic sail repair tools can make the difference between a small problem and a ruined day on the water. In this video, we cover the essential sail repair equipment worth carrying aboard your sailboat, including pressure-sensitive adhesive sailcloth, a sailmaker’s palm, quality needles, sail thread, webbing, and spare sail slides. You’ll also see how these tools can be used to patch damaged sailcloth, protect chafed areas, replace broken sail slides, and make temporary repairs until the sail can get to a professional sailmaker. For most sailors, the goal isn’t to rebuild a sail on deck. It’s to carry enough equipment and know-how to make a strong temporary repair and keep sailing safely. Learn more sailing, navigation, and seamanship with NauticEd. #Sailing #SailRepair #Sailboat #SailingTips #Seamanship