Tanbark sails and other fabrics available by direct order. Please be aware that as of late 2018 the prices of Tanbark fabrics have blown out substantially trebling in price. Where requested for tanbark we will also provide a price for white as a comparison. Cream sailcloth is becoming difficult to obtain in Dinghy weights
Photos and short review of Mainsail and Mizzen for perhaps the most famous of Jim Michalak’s Hapscut cruising scows. Tested in an extremely blowy Texas 200 event.
Sails for Clint Chase’s Echo Bay Dory Skiff and his other plans and kits from really simple sails.
Standing lug sail for the Dave Gentry Designed Annabelle Skiff
A great article from the Open Goose website on setting up lug rigs of all types.
A sail for the Saturday Night Special designed by John Welsford. And some setup tips from John Goodman.
First photos of our square top sail suitable for sailing canoes
RSS is now getting sails laser cut by a third party to our designs. We can now make affordable custom sails and have access to a much larger selection of materials and fabrics.
A crease in the sail is a common problem that is easily remedied. Here we go through a quick diagnosis and correct setup.
Price drop of $100 on our larger sails – Oz and Goat Island Skiff. Also announcing that we can make sails for many more types of boats as we are getting the sails laser cut to our designs.
Introducing a small 36 sq ft (3.36sq m) sail for sailing canoes and dinghies. Same RSS quality and a very nice price.
John was looking for more oomph for his NorthEaster Dory by CLC. He decided to try the RSS 89 square foot lug sail. He found himself sailing happily alongside Lasers for an extended period, causing puzzled looks from the young Laser sailors. Boat handles much better too.
You have a new Lug sail from us or someone else, or have just gotten your first lug sailed boat. This page has the resources to make it simple, trouble free and efficient.
