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PORT TOWNSEND SAILS
Добавлен 15 окт 2021
Custom Cruising Sails for Traditional and Modern Rigs,
specializing in offshore Cape Horn- worthy sails since 1978.
Located in Port Townsend, WA, operating within Port Townsend Shipwrights.
specializing in offshore Cape Horn- worthy sails since 1978.
Located in Port Townsend, WA, operating within Port Townsend Shipwrights.
Dynamics of Furling Systems - In Loft Example
Sailmaker and Rigger Alison Wood explains the dynamics of Headsail Furling Systems. Using our sample system here in the sail loft she reviews the furling line, the foil, fair leads, and more.
Videography and design by sailmaker Lacey Capel.
Videography and design by sailmaker Lacey Capel.
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Видео
Mousing a Shackle
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When bending on furling headsails, it is important to "mouse" the shackles aloft both for the halyards as well as the sails. These shackles are challenging to inspect because they are aloft and can be the culprit of dropped sails or lost halyards when they vibrate open while sailing.
Bending on A New Furling Headsail
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In this video, sailmaker Alison Wood demonstrates how to properly install a new furling headsail with Devin of s/v Tuaq. She shares sheet attachment, securing the head and tack pendants, furling, wrapping the sail safely, and sheet lead.
Flaking a Headsail in Preparation for Bending On
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In this video, Alison and Nat demonstrate how to flake a headsail so it is best suited to installing on the sail. By stacking the luff so that the head and the tack corners of the sail are easily accessible, the sail is far easier and safer to "bend on", install on either a furling system or hanked on a stay - even when out on a bowsprit.
Installing Battens on your Full Batten Mainsail: Luff Version
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Installing Battens on your Full Batten Mainsail: Luff Version
Using a Clew Strop
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In this video, Alison Wood, Sailmaker at Port Townsend Sails demonstrates installing a custom Dyneema Clew Strop she build for her Bluewater cruising mainsail on her Downeast 32. We regularly recommend custom fit Clew Strops for our Bluewater Offshore cruising sails here at Port Townsend Sails Hasse and Co. Please email or call for inquiry.
Using Lazy Jacks on S/V Juichi with Sailmaker and Rigger Alison Wood
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Alison Wood, long time employee at Port Townsend Sails walks through deploying and using her Lazy Jack System aboard her boat S/V Juichi, a Downeast 32. She and her husband, Ron Hicken have cruised extensively in the PNW including circumnavigating Vancouver Island and cruising Alaska. Alison built her custom system while an apprentice rigger, and Port Townsend Sails is happy to advise those int...
Is it preferable to use stranded or solid wire for this?
I know almost nothing about actual sailing, but I found this informative. I think it would be better if you had a clip on microphone. You can get them even for a cell phone video camera. As a complete novice (79 years old) I need a bit of clarification about port and starboard. I only have a 17 ft. day sailor, but I love watching ocean going solo sailors. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Your feedback is very much appreciated Bill. Starboard and Port are right and left respectively. We will look into a clip-on mic.
One way I’ve taught the memorization of Port and Starboard that seems to stick, “Port” has 4 letters and so does “Left” so left=port. For a more historical context, on vessels in Old English/Norse times, the tiller and rudder (or “steering oar”) were most frequently on the right handed side of the vessel, thus is was the “steer board” side. And if all of the steerage was on the right then you would always load on unload at the harbour or port from the left side of the vessel. Thus the left side would eventually become known as the port side.
Thanks. There was a 50/50 chance I would have setup the furling line incorrectly.
Our pleasure! Hence the purpose of the video! It can be a confusing process.
Not done until you you slap it 3 times and say "that ain't going nowhere"
What diameter and length of dyneema did you use for your strop?
Great question! The strop is customized per vessel based on the boom circumference with a few extra inches. We generally use either a 1/4" or 5/16" Dyneema line for the two part strop.
Well done. I look forward to your next video.
Thank you!
Thanks for the lessons!
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching!
I’ve been looking for a “retractable” lazy jack system to replace the Harken one that came with the boat. By far this is the best that I’ve seen, that can be used in real world offshore conditions, and I’ll be installing this on my boat. Thank you very much for sharing!
Hi Trevor, our pleasure! We are glad the video and Alison's technique is useful to you!
Can't understand what you are saying so I'm not watching. You have the ability to make a video but not able to fix the wind problem?
Hi John, I am sorry you were not able to hear what we were saying. We are in the process of creating a new video with voice over to explain and discuss the lazy jack system. Thank you for your patience.
Terrific little video Alison!! Maybe more people will now know what a clew strop is!!
Thank you Cath! We hope you both are having a fantastic voyage!!
Does she have a mirrored set up on the port side?
Hi Andrew, she does!
Great design - clever and versatile! I'm in the process of designing/making a stack-pack and lazy jacks for my Island Packet 38. I'm going to incorporate some of these ideas. Best regards from Key West, Capt. Blackheart Charlie s/v Aurora
Thank you Charlie! We are so glad Alison's tips and tricks are useful. Best of luck and fair winds!
Ummm, wind on the mic
Thank you! We are developing a better video with proper voice over.
What a mess. In my opinion that is not the way to do it. But each his/her own. My lazy jacks are rigged at the start of the season & left until the end. There are no lines to lose up the mast- which you can do if you are not careful. You have bits of rope all over the place.I sail SH & have nothing like that I also make the point that the aft most line does not do much & putting the front one on the boom is not really necessary either & just gets in the way. But then I have a cover so perhaps that suits you. It would NOT suit me.
Hi Graham, Thank you for your thoughts. Indeed, each sailor must choose how their vessel is rigged to one's own preferences. We believe it is critical to work with our customers to help them choose from a variety of options. In this example, on Alison's personal vessel, she prefers to keep her lazy jacks from slatting against her mainsail and mast, and to have them stowed away when she puts on her cover. Retractable lazy jacks work for her priorities. We value hearing other opinions and experiences. Please feel free to reach out to us through our website if you would like to share more - we would be happy to speak with you.
Nice boat.
Thanks Sean!
I especially like being able to stay in one place near the mast when using this system, for instance when the wind is hooting up and the seas are getting rough. Much safer that way.....
Your right Stan! Alison designed and built it specifically with that in mind.