Mainsail Handling Systems; Which is Best for Your Boat?

Mainsail Handling Systems; Which is Best for Your Boat?

Barry Hayes from UK Sailmakers Ireland explains which system is best for various situations There are times in your boat-owning life when you need to step back and evaluate your vessel’s set-up. With an eye towards optimising the boat for the way...
Headsail Handling Systems: Which is Best for Your Boat?

Headsail Handling Systems: Which is Best for Your Boat?

Barry Hayes from UK Sailmakers Ireland explains which system is best for various situations There are times in your boat-owning life when you need to step back and evaluate your vessel’s set-up with an eye towards optimizing the boat for the way...
The IRC New Flying Headsail: What’s the Buzz?

The IRC New Flying Headsail: What’s the Buzz?

Barry Hayes of UK Sailmakers Ireland (in conjunction with Jenny Howells of the RORC Rating Office) explains the main difference between a flying Jib and an IRC flying headsail  The main difference between a flying Jib and an IRC flying headsail is the...
To Reef or Not to Reef, That’s the Question!

To Reef or Not to Reef, That’s the Question!

Barry Hayes from UK Sailmakers Ireland with tips on the dos and don’ts of reefing a sail for racing and cruising Times have changed, and this season we have moved to more ISORA short course, offshore sailing. This trend will probably continue into next...
UK Sailmakers Ireland: Headsail Trim & Vertical Camber

UK Sailmakers Ireland: Headsail Trim & Vertical Camber

In this article, Barry Hayes (UK Sailmakers Ireland) and Pat Considine (UK Sailmakers Chicago) explain headsail vertical camber and why it’s so important to boat speed and performance of the boat. In reality, understanding headsail vertical camber...