Sailmaker YouTube Videos

Sailing with Thomas

TO GIVE UP IS NOT AN OPTION! – SwT 180 – Turning my cockpit into a sail loft

Sailing with Thomas: Join sailor Thomas as he embarks on an adventurous journey through Indonesia, tackling a main sail repair while navigating immigration procedures and exploring local culture. Watch now to experience the highs and lows of long-distance ...

Apr 21, 2024

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:20:39

Sailing with Thomas

THIS DESTROYED MY SAILS – SwT 179 – Challenging sailing in Indonesia

Sailing from Saumlaki towards Tual in Indonesia for renewing my visa has been the most expensive experience in a long time. 60 knots of wind is no joke, and even though BE FREE handle this with elegance my old sails had no chance. This was a real storm and...

Apr 15, 2024

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:20:04

Sailing Pickle Family

Episode 54 – Finally we have a Lazy Jack Bag for Our Main Sail Made!

It's taken a few years, but finally we have had a Lazy Jack bag made and Chris is ecstatic! He's nagged on long enough for it...I think he's earned it! It even took us a while to decide whether to stay with the colour, but we got there in the end, I hope y...

Oct 18, 2021

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:21:55

Sailing Pickle Family

Ep 50 – Washing Sails and Making a Lazy Jack Bag

Another great fun few weeks working on Pickle. The jobs always seem never ending, but we have so much fun and learn new stuff everyday! This week we remove our Genoa (head sail) and give it a big clean before it heads off to the sail makers for a new UV st...

Aug 23, 2021

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:24:19

Emily & Clark's Adventure

Finishing the MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]

Today, we take a look at the quality of our new mainsail. Then we head to the boatyard to refurbish our old battens and work on a couple of side projects before returning to Temptress and wrapping up this project! Note: This is the third and final part o...

Feb 20, 2021

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:24:36

Emily & Clark's Adventure

Installing our Made-in-China MAINSAIL [Capable Cruising Guides]

Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. In this video we bend on our new mainsail. We were very concerned about whether it would fit or not. After all sending it back to Hong Kong from the Dominican Republic woul...

Feb 13, 2021

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:11:44

Emily & Clark's Adventure

Buying a MAINSAIL From China? [Capable Cruising Guides]

Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. When we arrived in Luperon, we measured our main and ordered a new one from China. In this video, we unbox it to take a look at the workmanship, take off the old sail, and pre...

Feb 06, 2021

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:17:10

Joseph Bennett

Aftermarket sails or trampoline for your catamaran Here are some options

Yes, getting a non original aftermarket sail or trampoline can be a much less expensive way to give your boat that facelift it requires. Be aware that in certain classes like the Hobie 16 you can only race with original parts. Here's the links: https://to...

Nov 03, 2020

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:14:04

Emily & Clark's Adventure

Our MAINSAIL is Shredded…Now What? [Capable Cruising Guides]

Our mainsail was cut to ribbons in July after getting blasted with a 50k squall. We've been avoiding this day for a while, but it's time to raise it up, evaluate the situation, and take measurements for a new mainsail, so we can keep traveling. IN THIS V...

Sep 19, 2020

Language: EN

Play Time: 00:14:44