sail Archives - Really Simple Sails https://reallysimplesails.com/tag/sail/ Order a Sail for your homebuilt boat - Lug, Gaff, Laminate, Jib Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:16:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://reallysimplesails.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-ReallySimpleSailsLogo-square-Small-1-32x32.jpg sail Archives - Really Simple Sails https://reallysimplesails.com/tag/sail/ 32 32 Miscellaneous sails made by Really Simple Sails Sailmaker https://reallysimplesails.com/miscellaneous-sails-made-by-really-simple-sails/ https://reallysimplesails.com/miscellaneous-sails-made-by-really-simple-sails/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:13:03 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=678 Some of the sails we have made for other boats Alden, Somes Sound, CLC, Artemis Canoe, David Payne, Drascombe. Please contact us for pricing or a stock sail.

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/miscellaneous-sails-made-by-really-simple-sails/feed/ 2 Three sets of Really Simple Sails at Lauwersmeer RAID, Netherlands. https://reallysimplesails.com/three-sets-of-really-simple-sails-at-lauwersmeer-raid-netherlands/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:35:04 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=414 Joost and Koos used three of our sails in the Lauwersmeer RAID event in the Netherlands. The 50 square foot mylar sleeve luff canoe sail on the Viola and Artemis canoes and the 105 sq ft balance lug on Joost and Viola's Goat Island Skiff "GISwerk".

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]]> Balance lug for Iain Oughtred plan Elfyn. https://reallysimplesails.com/balance-lug-for-iain-oughtred-plan-elfyn/ https://reallysimplesails.com/balance-lug-for-iain-oughtred-plan-elfyn/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:39:42 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=397 I guess the consumer electronics guys would call this an "unboxing". Boat is an Iain Oughtred Elfyn double ender. Sanders, the builder is happy with his sail - you can read his comments.

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/balance-lug-for-iain-oughtred-plan-elfyn/feed/ 1 Information – Tanbark sails and other colours from dinghy to small yacht size https://reallysimplesails.com/tanbark-sails-now-available/ https://reallysimplesails.com/tanbark-sails-now-available/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2016 07:53:57 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=321 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

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/tanbark-sails-now-available/feed/ 3 Main and Mizzen Sails for Jim Michalak’s Haps Cut ketch https://reallysimplesails.com/main-and-mizzen-sails-for-jim-michalak-haps-cut-ketch/ https://reallysimplesails.com/main-and-mizzen-sails-for-jim-michalak-haps-cut-ketch/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2016 07:36:44 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=372 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.

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/main-and-mizzen-sails-for-jim-michalak-haps-cut-ketch/feed/ 3 Annabelle – Sails for Dave Gentry Skin on Frame Boat Plans https://reallysimplesails.com/annabelle-sails-for-dave-gentry-skin-on-frame-boat-plans/ https://reallysimplesails.com/annabelle-sails-for-dave-gentry-skin-on-frame-boat-plans/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:46:08 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=352 Standing lug sail for the Dave Gentry Designed Annabelle Skiff

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]]> Really Simple Sails has a Facebook Group https://reallysimplesails.com/really-simple-sails-facebook-group/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 03:07:19 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=306 Our new facebook group for Really Simple Sails is open.

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]]> Some changes to the GIS sail – and using Leach ribbons for sail trim. https://reallysimplesails.com/some-changes-to-the-gis-sail-i-think-you-will-like-them/ https://reallysimplesails.com/some-changes-to-the-gis-sail-i-think-you-will-like-them/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:08:50 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=184 Some changes to the Goat Island Skiff sail and how to use leach ribbons or tufts for more accurate sail trimming and steering to reach greater sailing efficiency

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/some-changes-to-the-gis-sail-i-think-you-will-like-them/feed/ 3 A bigger, inexpensive sail for John Lizardi’s CLC NorthEaster Dory https://reallysimplesails.com/a-bigger-inexpensive-sail-for-john-lizardis-clc-northeaster-dory/ https://reallysimplesails.com/a-bigger-inexpensive-sail-for-john-lizardis-clc-northeaster-dory/#comments Sat, 17 May 2014 02:46:48 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=107 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.

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/a-bigger-inexpensive-sail-for-john-lizardis-clc-northeaster-dory/feed/ 18 First live firing of Really Simple Sails for GIS https://reallysimplesails.com/first-live-firing-of-really-simple-sails-for-gis/ https://reallysimplesails.com/first-live-firing-of-really-simple-sails-for-gis/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:13:31 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=83 Finally! On the water photos for Really Simple Sails. We've been happy with the teams workmanship for several months. The photos show the designer's (me) work is up to scratch too.

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]]> https://reallysimplesails.com/first-live-firing-of-really-simple-sails-for-gis/feed/ 2 Balance Lug Sails for the Goat Island Skiff https://reallysimplesails.com/balance-lug-sails-for-the-goat-island-skiff/ https://reallysimplesails.com/balance-lug-sails-for-the-goat-island-skiff/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:02:57 +0000 http://reallysimplesails.com/?p=18 The Goat Island Skiff is now up to $400 cheaper to get on the water because of reduced sail cost. Agents for Stock Sails Americas – Duckworks USAEurope – Arwen Marine France Or order direct from us – Really Simple Sails Stock sails are usually available “off the shelf” Custom direct sails – 4 weeks ...

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