Epiphany Sailingvideo
We bought a used Spinnaker Sail for our yacht
26 February 2023 · 6 min · 74 views · New Orleans
What this video covers
The crew of Epiphany inspects a used spinnaker at City Park to prepare for future downwind sailing on an around-the-world voyage.0:12 They deploy the sail from its snuffer sock under an amphitheater to verify the condition of the fabric, stitching, luff tapes, and corners.0:20 The inspection confirms the sail remains in excellent condition despite minor color bleeding between the panels.6:33 The snuffer sock functions correctly, allowing the crew to hoist and douse the sail by pulling the control lines to raise or lower the sleeve.1:09 This purchase provides the necessary downwind sail inventory for the vessel's planned circumnavigation.5:52 Thorough inspection of used sails, specifically checking the integrity of the stitching and luff tapes, ensures the gear is ready for offshore use.
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