How to make a "Dragon Wing" sailboat awning
July 02, 2022 by Emily & Clark's Adventure | Language: EN Play Time: 00:39:17 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Living aboard in the topics is HOT, BRIGHT, and RAINY! Having a good sailboat awning is a game-changer. Everywhere we sail, we see shoddy awnings that are falling apart. So in this video, we talk about what NOT to do when designing an awning, we give you a close-up look at our awning, and show you how to design and build your own version of our “Dragon Wing’ style.
This video has been requested over and over by our patrons and viewers. It’s taken us a long time to edit, and some of this footage is 3 years old! We decided to make this video more in-depth.
Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel.
IN THIS VIDEO:
[00:33] Why you need an awning
[01:33] What NOT to do / Common failures
[03:35] A closer look at our “Dragon Wing” awning
[11:20] Can you make this yourself?
[12:48] Overview of the process
[13:25] 1) Determine your requirements
[15:13] 2) Measure the boat
[18:59] 3) Sketch it out
[24:20] 4) Gather materials / our Sunbrella source
[29:04] 5) Constructing the awning
[29:21] Sewing the awning
[32:14] Making the struts
[33:29] Rigging the awning
[35:15] Waterproofing & protectants
[36:35] Awning care & maintenance
[37:16] Rigging for rain collection
[38:06] Want help making your own?
———–
Link to the sewing machine. Not Affiliated
https://necchi-usa.com/products/necchi-hd22
LINKS TO PRODUCTS WE LOVE (Affiliate links to things we actually own, use, and recommend. We are almost never paid by companies to endorse products. If we are, we will tell you in the video): https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclarksadventure
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to see new videos every week, and more content like this.
CONNECT & SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emilyandclark
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/emilyandclark
Buy S/V Temptress shirts and swag: https://teespring.com/stores/emily-clarks-sailboat-swag
Check out our favorite products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclarksadventure
#emilyandclark #emilyandclarksadventure #svtemptress
How to make a "Dragon Wing" sailboat awning Locations
Emily & Clark's Adventure
Hi! We are Clark and Emily, living small and intentionally together (currently aboard our 50-year-old sailboat, S/V Temptress, which we fix and maintain ourselves). This is our adventure. Here we share monthly Aventure Logs, Intentional Life Philosophy, Capable Cruising Guides to help other boaters select equipment and supplies, and regular old moments in our life (including music, laundry, and the like).
Channel Information:
- Joined: July 08, 2017
- Subscribers: 90,000
- Videos: 374
- Views: 8,582,427
- Latest Video: May 31, 2025
- US
- Language: EN
Social Media Links:
Note of Recognition for Emily & Clark's Adventure
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Emily & Clark's Adventure and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the video description of "How to make a "Dragon Wing" sailboat awning", or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Emily & Clark's Adventure but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Emily & Clark's Adventure or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
Emily & Clark's Adventure Lastest Videos
What is a BMS really??
In this video I talk about what the BMS in your LiFePO4 battery (or any lithium battery really) is in simple terms. Why it's absolutely needed and what it can and cannot do. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer ...
Should Older Drivers get a Tesla??
If you or maybe your parents are getting too old to drive safely maybe it's time for them to get a full self driving Tesla (FSD) ? I took my mom on a test drive of a Model Y and we were very impressed. We navigated dense city traffic by merely telling t...
Cruising Stories: My First Shark Experience
Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. ----------- LINKS TO PRODUCTS WE LOVE (Affiliate links to things we actually own, use, and recommend. We are almost never paid by companies to en...
Redodo 165AH: Lots of power or lots of disappointment?
In this video I review the REDODO 165ah LiFePO4 battery. Its a great battery with a lot of power in a relatively small case. It's not perfect but I like it. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3GNMfmf Redodo link: https://www.redodopower.com/products/redodo-12...
Cruising Stories: The San Blas Islands and the Guna Indians
In this video I tell the story of my 3 or so months living in the San Blas Islands of Panama with the Guna (or Kuna) Indians. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. ----------- LINKS ...