Sailmaking: Knowing Just Enough to be Dangerous | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 35

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Sailmaking isn’t exactly voodoo magic, but because it’s pretty tough to find much information on sailmaking & sail cloth, we wanted to share everything we’ve learned in our quest to make the right decisions about our new headsail.
This is a very technical video, so be sure to watch it after a good night’s sleep and a cup of coffee. Get ready to learn some stuff!
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@stevecrombie5357 5 лет назад

This video proves exactly how much I love you guys. I sat and watched the whole thing. No adventure, no travel, heck no bikinis! I think that with your help I understood most of what you were saying. Thanks. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm all in.

@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria 5 лет назад

Wow what a fantastic video! Thank you for helping sailors understand what type of details go into purchasing and designing new sails.

@sonofneptunesailing917 5 лет назад

I bought a new main sail from you 3 years ago for my S2 8.5. After 3 years with this sail I have 3 things to say. I love it, I love it I love it. I got your off shore package and I am glad I did. Your sail is so strong and reinforced I am confident with it in all conditions!! I happened to be sailing across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Ludington during the Chicago Mac race 2017. I faced 25 to 30 kt winds. I put in the second reef and motor sailed through the night. The sail held up perfectly! I used it to stabilize my boat. I love the way the reef points are reinforced! When I got to Ludington in the morning I say boats coming in with ripped sails, broken masts and a radio call to have a seasick crewmember taken to the hospital. I felt safe in these conditions with your sail!! I plan to replace my head sail in the next year or 2 I will definitely buy another sail from you and I recommend your sails to all that ask!! I am finally starting to make videos for my channel. I filmed a video of me putting your sail on my boat. I showed the batten pockets and talked about how much I liked the sail. I plan to publish the video in the next 3 weeks. The only "issue" I had with the sail is that the sail is so BEEFY it didn't fit under my stock sail cover. I needed a new sail cover anyway, so I had a bigger sail cover made. Thank you for what you do!!

@brucemacsr.6776 5 лет назад

That was THE best sail tutorial Is have ever had. Thanks.

@mattf49006 5 лет назад

THIS is why great lakes sailors have a leg up on the others ...you kids did your homework and explained the process perfectly...I look forward to seeing it in action

@davidc8077 5 лет назад

Very nicely done! I started sailing over 50 years ago and even though I haven't owned my own boat for a while, I follow several sailing sites and yours is one of the most interesting to me. You guys are not only passionate about the joy of sailing but are practical and logical about the technology. Keep it up.

@popsoldboats3406 5 лет назад

Well how about sharing your knowledge on my channel. I am rebuilding 4 awful boats now.

@Maoli2013 5 лет назад

Well done. "Understanding sail design for dummies". You guys nailed it.

@ramblinman94 5 лет назад

Thank you for the sail break down. It truly helped me understand what I have already read but just didn't quite get it. Thank you and I look forward to your next video

@sailingsvtesla9052 5 лет назад

WOW!!! I've watched over 5000 "Sailing" RU-vid videos and have learned a ton about the physics of a sail. I have to say, that was the best explanation of how a sail works and why, I have had the pleasure of watching. Keep up the great work you guys. Have fun, be safe and KEEP ON SAILIN ON! cheers RJ

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

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@jamieminton172 5 лет назад

Love it. When teaching aerodynamics of wings/sails I have always used a sheet of 8x11 paper. Hold the paper on the corners of on of the 8 inche sides in each hand. Holding the paper up to your mouth with the edge vertical and the tag end of the paper forming a loose arc and free to move, Blow across the top of the arc in the paper and observe that the paper will rise with no effort being applied to the bottom surface of the paper. For the uninitiated in aerodynamics it is striking visual demonstration of how a sail works on a reach.

@MichaelMechsner 5 лет назад

Thank you for a simple explanation of what is a more technically complicated subject. Precision Sails rocks! Canadian eh?

@wildaltarose 4 года назад

Even I was able to finally understand why you chose this sail. I am 72 and have only sailed a few times in my life, I wish I had known this years ago. It really helped when you compared it to a plane wing. Yup I’m not to old to learn with all your help.Thank you so much!

@desertdenizen6428 5 лет назад

A very clear and concise explanation of sail design, the illustrations were great! Having a warp drive is much better than poking around the cosmos looking for a wormhole!

@techmeister3208 2 года назад

We are binging to catch up thanks to Atticus That was a stellar explanation. Well done

@sonofneptunesailing917 5 лет назад

I bought a new main sail from precision sails 3 years ago for my S2 8.5. After 3 years with this sail I have 3 things to say. I love it, I love it I love it. I got your off shore package and I am glad I did. The sail is so strong and reinforced I am confident with it in all conditions!! I happened to be sailing across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Ludington during the Chicago Mac race 2017. I faced 25 to 30 kt winds. I put in the second reef and motor sailed through the night. The sail held up perfectly! I used it to stabilize my boat. I love the way the reef points are reinforced! When I got to Ludington in the morning I say boats coming in with ripped sails, broken masts and a radio call to have a seasick crewmember taken to the hospital. I felt safe in these conditions with the sail!! I plan to replace my head sail in the next year or 2 I will definitely buy another sail from Precision Sail. I am finally starting to make videos for my channel. I filmed a video of me putting your sail on my boat. I showed the batten pockets and talked about how much I liked the sail. I plan to publish the video in the next 3 weeks. The only "issue" I had with the sail is that the sail is so BEEFY it didn't fit under my stock sail cover. I needed a new sail cover anyway, so I had a bigger sail cover made.

@cindycunningham7496 5 лет назад

Great job and informative. You do us Great Lakes sailors proud. As a teacher, you explained things very well. Keep up the good work.

@hebelson444 5 лет назад

Please make more videos like this one...about anything on a sailboat. No one is doing this and it helps demystify the the noise of uninformed opinions out there. Really helpful you salty dogs! GOOD JOB !!!!

@marindasdad 5 лет назад

Wow! Great explanation! I learned more about sails in the last 15 minutes than in the rest of my life!

@PAKoffee10 5 лет назад

Holy carp baskets! This is the most useful sailing video on sails I have found in months. Many of the other sailing channels don't cover the why of what they chose, or they glass over the details. This is really nice way for me to understand just a little of the thinking you guys go through to make a choice. Thank you.

@patrickcleland6065 5 лет назад

This was an awesome video for us sailing newbies. I learned alot about sail making/design. Thank you Kirk and Lauren!

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

Glad to hear it!

@williamdykes2750 5 лет назад

You make the complex simple. Thank you. Someone already addressed the luff/leach thing. Don’t worry about it. The bottom line is that you don’t want any part of your headsail to wear on the rigging. You chose wisely. Great job as always.

@silverark2693 3 года назад

That was as informative as it gets without buying a sail. Serendipidously, and as we say in Vancouver, home of Precision, which I did not know, Thank you muchly!

@schinkdiesel 4 года назад

I never did understand how you sail into the wind... until this video... Turn your sail into an airplane wing.... I love it!

@HopeOfJoe 5 лет назад

You two are fabulous together !! Loved this episode. And I learned a ton. Thanks !!!!! 👍👍⛵⛵😊

@captainlee1 5 лет назад

Wow I learned a lot from your comical vid so much fun and info about sail configuration thanks another winning vid....Cap.

@tiborkiss9186 5 лет назад

Guys, big thumb up! I think this is the prime reason why i follow your channel: you do stg and explain properly what and why. Congrats!

@ppgwhereeverett4412 3 года назад

The 110 % ( or other % ) sail is something I have never understood until YOU just explained it in terms even I could understand ! Thank You for that bit of education !! Carry On !

@Max-re5vg 5 лет назад

Wow Guys!.....Great video.......so Instructional.......concise....good graphic animations......I Learned a lot.....Thanks from a sailor boi in Oz. You made my Monday night :)

@kevinbentley3254 5 лет назад

Great discussion and description of sail design. You all did a great job and will love the sail. I grew up on Lake Erie and visited some of the places that you visited along Lake Michigan and the Straights of Mackinaw as a kid and young man. The lessons learned there will serve you well in your new sailing grounds. Fair winds and happy sailing.

@gymcoachdon 5 лет назад

Hey Guys! Just watched all your videos, found you when researching routes from the Great Lakes to Florida. Now that I have caught up, I am waiting with eager anticipation for the sail as well!

@thebillbaker4793 5 лет назад

Your home as I can see it is very beautiful. I prefer the explanation of a sail as it’s working rather than explaining. As they say a picture is worth 1000 words. Don’t worry I’m staying with you because I want to see you get to the Caribbean. Arrrrr-Stay thirsty my friends.

@ATPOZ 5 лет назад

As a non-sailor it was great to have your explanation of your new sail purchase. More please....like explaining all the different sails

@davidtaylor2777 5 лет назад

WOW ! My head hurts ! AAHHHHH!!! No just kidding. Thank you for your in-depth discussion of your adventure in sailmaking. Very informative and helpful for someone who is a novice to this subject. I especially love the Walter Cronkite mic you used on the table ! Ha Ha!

@cyclomaniac9086 5 лет назад

Great show guys. Fantastic job with a very technical topic. Precision owes you more than a few kudo points for that one.

@gkblair 5 лет назад

Great video. I'm looking at getting a new sail and I had no idea about the differences in cross cut, miter cut, bi-radial or tri-radial sails. Super helpful !!! Hope you love your new sail :)

@lasvegasguy5986 5 лет назад

I started on your "story" a week ago or so because I stumbled onto the video before this one, which made me go to the first video and ride the journey. I have enjoyed them so far! Keep it up, and safe travels.

@BillAndersonNS 5 лет назад

More than I ever knew I wanted to know about sail design. But extremely interesting and very well concocted. Thanks a bunch.

@mudpuddle8805 5 лет назад

That was awesome! It's 8AM and I've already learned something today! Thanks guys!!

@33eyeman 5 лет назад

Well done! Held my attention. I'm on a Westsail28 with original sails so this is a very relaxed tutorial for me. Thank you

@ianadkins471 5 лет назад

I thought this was just going to be a cutsty video at first but it turned out to be very informative. My formula for you guys is Cutsy + Informative = Entertaining . 😬 Thank you!

@Ra-zor 4 года назад

A superb simple yet precise explanation of sails. Thanks.

@drwindsurf 5 лет назад

I love sails and how they are made...they are so cool. Your description and explanation of how sails work and are made was entertaining and informative. Thank you :)

@ss109guy 5 лет назад

I watch sailing videos for just this type of information. Thanks

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

You’re welcome.

@mantaraymuz8738 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed this video, and I learnt a lot, thanks for sharing. I hope your sail arrives soon and I look forward to seeing you raise it for the first time .

@mantaraymuz8738 5 лет назад

Hey there Kurt, I wonder who the wind is in your sail haha , I really like how you bounce off each other, you are both learning so much together and I have to say so am I. Can’t wait to see your adventures. Such an awesome team 👍👍

@muskietime 5 лет назад

Great explanations and illustrations. For racing, always loved laminate panels as they will not change their shape, but when they blow, its catastrophic. Only sailed a Tartan 37 once from Chicago Yacht Club to Evanston, Illinois for an owner. I liked the T 37 much better than the T 10’s. Enjoy your videos. Thank you.

@bill4nier 5 лет назад

So that's how warp-drives work! 😉😄. This was the best explanation of how this material works. Excellent video guys! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

@ernestdougherty3162 5 лет назад

Another great video guys great explanation on the sails it sounds like you did your homework and did it good and forget all just talked to somebody today that's building something for us and not a third-party life would be a lot better off can't wait to see it in action and see y'all heading south catch you on the next video be safe

@RobertJohnson-jd5gg 5 лет назад

You did a great job with this video. I was aware of much of this information but you clarified many things. Loved the graphics and manipulative. You are both natural born teachers.

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

Cool!

@rickczainski9856 5 лет назад

I bought from Precision as well. Awesome to work with. Great explanation of the options. Enjoy your sails!

@MotoMitten 5 лет назад

Wow finally have it in my head now. You covered and made sense of what the marketing jargon confuses most. Precision should link your video on their page!

@karynmcdaniel1917 5 лет назад

Excellent explanation; very informative!

@chriskirchner5094 5 лет назад

You two are awesome! Very informative, and really, too cute!

@CheersWarren 5 лет назад

Precision sails has done a great job providing a customer service not usually found with a sailmaker. They then add in great pricing,quality and delivery and you have a winner! They could probably sell you a bridge too. But joking aside I am impressed and have directed a couple of people to them and they have been happy . Doesn’t sound like an american company but it is! Let’s hope You know who does not put a 25% tariff on it!!!! Cheers Warren

@aleblanc3547 5 лет назад

If we could all talk to the designers of everything we buy, BEFORE we buy...imagine that. Thanks guys.

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

That would be pretty cool wouldn't it?! Who knows with 3d printing still in it's infancy, maybe we will have more and more opportunity to make those types of conversations, and customizations happen in all sorts of applications.

@alan6832 4 года назад

@@SailingSoulianis "made remotely" where? Vancouver isn't a very cost-effective place to be sewing big sheets together. Kentucky is better for that, as is Alabama where you are now. Also, this sounds to me like a racing sail, for cruising, look to the used market, or just keep the next sail you are given.

@FullLifeCrew 5 лет назад

Great video.

@ontiltsailingdalehudson7170 5 лет назад

I loved the way you gave us the visual of the sail design! Great sign language!! I understood it!! Thanks!!

@fxpthl 5 лет назад

You kids are so meant for each other!

@nielsjohannsen2854 5 лет назад

A great primer for your new viewers who are sure to be enlightened

@michaelzonnenberg5567 5 лет назад

Love your content! I live on a Tartan 40 and we have an ~100% jib and it's plenty of power. We also have a light wind reacher that we use downwind up to 12 kts. Cheers! The leech* of the sail is the trailing edge that is closest to your shrouds and spreaders

@gideonewers1786 5 лет назад

To the guys who asked about furling sails - it's because once the sail has more than about four or five rolls in it the shape goes to rats (even with foam inserts) drive is a product of luff length (which is why race boat tend to have 100-105% headsails most bang for handicap penalty buck.

@chiefenumclaw7960 5 лет назад

I like how you're both learning together as you go. Not many Flatlanders have half the gumption you two do.

@henrymorgan3982 5 лет назад

New sails are better than Christmas!!

@donrumph1 5 лет назад

Very good explanation of sail design. And I loved your hand explanation of all things sail. Thanks.

@dragnsmoke7381 5 лет назад

Great video on sails!!! Thanks for the details on choosing a sail design...Peace Luv Rock N Roll

@joesavoie4797 5 лет назад

Great visual effects, both "live" and in print! Godspeed, guys!

@johnclamshellsp1969 5 лет назад

Great videos as always you two. Extremely informative and detailed.

@waynemazan7485 5 лет назад

Very well done... just enough... thanks !!!

@nickpitera7891 5 лет назад

Good stuff! Having a 24 year old 135 now explains a few things...

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

Ha, it depends on how well it’s been taken care of and how much it’s been used. But that does sound like an old sail!

@Sirena_Edonismo 5 лет назад

Wow, I really learned a lot. Unfortunately, my boat is not a sailboat. 😕 The biggest thing I learned is that you guys are both way smarter than I am. 😊 Can't wait to see your new sails. Precision seems like a great company. Many other youtubers have used them. I like learning new stuff. Thanks!

@stevenmedway6252 5 лет назад

WOW !!! What a beautiful presentation! I learned more from your vid than any stuffy book. Congratulations to you both! Looking forward to your new sails especially when you get to play with them.

@spinnaker5514 5 лет назад

John Candy and I both use an old pair of boxer shorts for our head sail. (Movie Summer Rental) Cheap, effective and available in many different colors.....LOL! Oh and no waiting in "eager anticipation" available at any Wal-Mart everyday! Sorry guys just couldn't resist the opportunity!You did an awesome job of explaining a very difficult subject that I had no idea of what people were talking about before. So thank you! Really. You may not be experts but you do, do your homework and I really feel like I can trust what you say to be the truth! So thanks for all the effort you put into making your vidoes!!!!!

@corydriver7634 4 года назад

It’s an airfoil! Creating “lift” in a vertical plane vice a horizontal plane. I’m an old retired airman and it just clicked, I’d never understood the physics of sailing into the wind until I listened to you guys explain it. Thanks.

@benoitk8882 5 лет назад

that was awesome! great explanations! love your videos!

@waynedoeblin6801 5 лет назад

What a great informative and fun video,I've heard nothing but good about Precision Sails,so with your research and all the tweaking,I'm sure you're going to be happy sailers.Eager anticipation,I understand that well😉 Best wishes😊

@stulora3172 5 лет назад

Paaaleeeaseee! You cannot end your video with the words "murder weapon"! I am watching this late in the evening to have good vibes for my dreams.... Now what?!?! ;)

@nealsnapp7730 5 лет назад

AWESOME EXPLANATION! Loved the different format of this video (very similar to your last "cost analysis" video). I really like seeing the behind the scenes like this. Also, probably a lot easier of a video to create and edit (although I can tell you guys did plenty of preparing for this video as well). I want to know, what is the BIGGEST single thing you have done to the boat in the name of improvement? Can't wait for the next video! Also, just noticed you have 42k subscribers! WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?? Congrats! Best, Neal

@n0tn0rma1 5 лет назад

Looking forward to seeing *captain Kirk* activate the new warp drive and issuing the order; *number one, engage!* 🌫🌫🌫🌫⛵🌫🌈

@craiglange4852 5 лет назад

This video is a top notch tech. video. Thank you for making it.

@royzilko2523 5 лет назад

That was super informative! Thank you!

@stephenrward2714 5 лет назад

Brilliant info... always wanted to know this stuff... and knew I had to do the home work some day... but you guys have done it for me. THANKS

@MrMuppetbaby 5 лет назад

Billowing out around the spreader graphic was genius. People might not realize what just happened there! :) I was a pro video editor in Hollywood in another life. I love you guys and I am a newer fan for life. Constantly amazed with your life and travels. Boom, later animation sequence was great too. Big Work has been expended on this episode of my new two favorite RU-vid stars just sitting in front of the camera with a too big microphone. A sailboat for us is in the future for sure now. Thanks! Tod

@SailingSoulianis 5 лет назад

So much in there made me smile and laugh, thank you. Always happy when another editor appreciates the editing 🙏 -L

@larryv825 5 лет назад

I think I have watched all or close to all of your videos. An EPIC adventure !!! A little crazy (in a good way) to leave your home and friends and to motor into the unknown. Video structure, content and quality are all AAA++++. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Hope to see a lot more in the future. Best of luck in all you do ! SUBSCRIBED.

@rvsorce7196 5 лет назад

thank you I learned something that will help me become a better sailor, And some of the questions that I should ask.

@battlecrab100 5 лет назад

Good video, nice pace and good explanations. Can't wait to see how it all comes out.

@heiltvilt 5 лет назад

Love your explanation 👍 Should be fun to see the Sail.

@MikeSheasheaDtree 5 лет назад

...and I sit with anticipation... until next time...I have a recently acquired 1965-ish "Great Grumman Combo II" I bought a Sunfish sail for it. Though I couldn't afford it your designer, It would be fun to see what he came up with for it .

@rickcolston2091 5 лет назад

I enjoy your channel very much. Well done!!

@ABeriault 5 лет назад

Well done....Best explanation yet! I have had two sailboats and no one ever told it to me as well as you just did...not even Chapman's Book of Sailing. Cheers and Godspeed

@craigheikewilson6412 5 лет назад

ur in my top 4 sailing channels, nice vid today, thanks!

@danielhoyle3546 5 лет назад

That was a great, informative and very creative video . Sail designs has aways been interesting for me. You explained the designs well. Your videos are the best. You learned a lot working for Hobie Alter. Thank you.

@arts2412 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the lessons in sails

@jeffcriswell9700 3 года назад

Great explanation on your sail, thanks for going into detail about the design

@SailingSoulianis 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@williamf.ryanjr.8599 5 лет назад

Great video! Learned stuff I never knew. Spent quite a few summers sailing day sailors, tried racing, we sucked, this information would have help. Fair seas guys ⛵⚓♥️👍

@jefflovejoy2997 5 лет назад

For a 42-Foot Herreshoff I sailed on, there was a full-size genoa for when the boat was sailing inside the Chesapeake Bay. For ocean sailing there was a "mini" genoa. The boat handled the same way. If you tried the "mini" genoa inside the Chesapeake Bay the boat would have been under-powered. Red line "boring!" If you used the full-size genoa on the open ocean her heeling moment was OMG. That's not to say chances were not taken.