• How to care for your JG Sails

• Setting your JG Sails

The material used for your sails will be based on your requirements in conjunction with availability. Material selection will depend on the class of yacht, the prevailing conditions at your sailing venue and whether you want your sails to be built to last for a long period of time, or whether they are pure racing sails. Jeff Green has many years experience and is well placed to provide advice regarding your selection.

JG Sails now produce consistent, reliable and repeatable sail shapes using a series of sail making blocks of differing camber. The overall draft and position of maximum draft can be stipulated, and by selecting the appropriate sail making block, the outcome can be assured each and every time.
Typical sail material includes both 50 micron and 75 micron mylar drafting film, as well as fibre reinforced cloth for larger sails. Mylar film is the preferred material for sails as it holds its shape through a wide range of conditions ensuring the shape remains as constant as possible.

Mainsail luff finishes can be made for either round or groovy masts. Luff finishes for round masts can either be a pocket to encase a jackstay, or eyelets for mast rings.

Jib luffs come with a pocket for a wire forestay as standard. Jib luff tapes are available in a range of colours.

IOM sail seams are not stitched, as the tapes used are very high quality. Sail stitching is used for some of the A Class and Ten Rater sails made from heavier, reinforced cloth.

All eyelets and reinforcing patches are positioned to spread the load across the sail. Corner patches are available in red, blue, black, white, fluro yellow, green and pink.

Class Insignias and Sail numbers can be added at a small cost.

Jeff's attention to detail ensures that all sails are finished to a very high standard.