Tiller and Kites choseElliott Pattison Sailsby ELLIOTT / PATTISON SAILMAKERS. Their sails represent excellent value in today's market. Elliot/Pattison has been in business since 1971 and during that time has built a worldwide reputation for quality design, custom built racing, cruising and multihulls. All their sails are specially designed for your boat and sailing conditions for optimum performance and quality you can trust.
We recently added brand new EP sails to our C37's as well as several Coronado 15's. The J/24's also get the "All Black" EP sails. Multihull sailors know EP sails well - they were the original sails on the new NACRA cats. Skip Elliott and Harry Pattison were both heavily involved in the development and promotion of multihulls from the early 1970s. Without quality sails, your boat is just a hull with fabric to help it move. Replace the "old rags" with new EP rags and it will come back to life. One Design racing or PHRF sails, cruising sails as well as spinnakers, from dinghy to large boat, every sail made for your boat is cut and made to suit how you sail and where you sail .
To find out how you can now order new sails for your boat, contact us using the form below. Tiller and Kites take care of the rest for you.
TIPS ON MEASURING YOUR NEW SAILS from Elliott Pattison Sails:
MAINSAIL:
1 mast reef: Attach a weight to the end of the main stem and let it hang just off the deck. Measure the distance that hangs behind the back of the mast.
2 E Measurement: Measure from the back of the band at the gooseneck, along the boom to the collar point. If the boat has a black band to mark this position, measure from the back of the mast to the inside edge of the black band.
3 From weave to back: Measure from the back of the weave on the gooseneck to the back, parallel to the waterline.
4 P Measure: If you have a sliding gooseneck, attach it to the height you want it to be. Attach your tape to the main support and lift it to the head of the sail, if the mast has black tape on it, lift it to the bottom edge of the tape. Aim at the top of the boom.
5 Max Lifts. With the collar still attached to the tape, lift it up to the top as high as it will go. Aim at the top of the boom.
6 Max Leech: Hold the boom so that the rear end is at the height you want it to be when sailing. While the tape is still pulled up to the top of the mast, measure to the location of the cage at the end of the boom.
7 Tack stanchions aft: Measure from the back of the mast to the front of the stanchion.
8 Tie Pin: Measure from the top of the boom to the underside of the pin.
9 Cage Type: Is the main helm attached to a car at the end of the boom, or does it just have a sled attached to the stem?
10 Pin Up: If the pin is attached to a car, measure from the top of the boom to the bottom of the pin.
11 Luff Slide Type: Put a 'tick' in the box that matches the type of slides you have on your mainsail rig.
headboard:
1 mast reef: Attach a weight to the end of the main stem and let it hang just off the deck. Measure the distance that hangs behind the back of the mast.
2 Stem at the waterline: Release the dipper from the bow until it touches the water. Measure from the water to the trunk bracket.
3 Stem in genoa - If your boat is equipped with a furler or the genoa lump is raised above the pole, measure from the pole to the point of attachment of the lump.
4 Deck to waterline: At the beam point of the mast measure from the waterline to the junction of the hull and deck. (this is where you measure the bottom of the I measure for #31.)
5 Bib Track to Waterline: Measure the distance from the waterline up with the jib track.
6 Genoa track to waterline: Measure the distance from the water level up with the genoa track.
7 Bend to the front of the stop rail: Measure from the spindle bracket to the front of the cutting rail.
8 Arch to back of blocking rail: Measure from trunk fitting to back of track:
9 Width of jib track from center line of vessel.
10 Bend to the front of the genoa track: Measure from the stem fitting to the front of the genoa track.
11 Bow to stern for genoa track: Measure from stem fitting to stern for genoa track.
12 The width of the genoa track from the center line of the boat.
13 Height from deck to tack: Measure the height you want the headsail swing to be above the deck.
14 Maximum Luff: Attach your line to the genoa support (or swivel head hook if you have a trough) and pull it up to the top. Measure to the seat of the mounting bracket (or to the hook on the inflation drum if you have an inflator). Record the maximum length. We remove too much stretch and fit. If you have a specific length you want the settlement to be, note that number and mark it on the worksheet.
15 1st spreader to deck: While the line is still attached to the genoa, pull it down even with the edge of the first spreader. Measure the distance from the end of the spreader to the tire. (In the same place as covered in #20, not on top of the cabin)
16 2nd spreader to deck: With the line still attached to the genoa, pull it down even with the edge of the first spreader. Measure the distance from the end of the spreader to the tire. (In the same place as covered in #20, not on top of the cabin)
17 3rd spreader to deck: With the line still attached to the genoa, pull it down even with the edge of the first spreader. Measure the distance from the end of the spreader to the tire. (In the same place as covered in #20, not on top of the cabin.
18 I Measure: Fit your measuring tape to the genoa support, not the turnbuckle, and pull it all the way to the top. Measure up to the deck-hull connecting beam of the mast. (In the same place as covered in #20, not on top of the cabin). Add the length of the hook and any knot or eye to get an accurate measurement.
19 J Measurements: Measurements from the stem fitting to the front side of the mast at deck level.
20 Filling type: Note the make and model number of the filling unit.
21 Luff Tape Size: If you have some type of headsheet or inflation system, note the size of the luff tape. If you don't know, enter the make and model of your system.
22 UV Cover White Dacron: Mark this box if you want a white Dacron UV cover. Dacron UV covers are lighter but don't last as long as a Sunbrella cover.
23 Sunbrella UV cover: Mark this box if you want a white or colored Sunbrella UV cover and fill in the color name.
24 Cover on side: Check which side of the sail the cover is on, port or starboard
25 foam pads: Check this box if you want a foam pad for Reefing.
26 Attachment Offset: Measure from the center of the head to the seat point of the sling attachment point.
27 Luff Slide Size: Measure the size of your Luff Slides or tight ropes.
FAQs
Can you learn to sail at 70 years old? ›
Sailing is a sport for all ages and it's never too late to start learning. You can book your own cabin, so you don't have to share. Your crew mates will be like minded individuals who are also keen to learn to sail and their ages may range from thirty something to seventy something.
Is 55 too old to learn how to sail? ›50 is not old to learn to sail; you should not let your perceived limitation of age hold you back. The open water awaits for anybody who wants to start as a beginner, no matter their age. Our Competent Crew Practical Course is a perfect introduction to beginners of all ages including 50 years and over.
What is the best age to learn how do you sail? ›The best age to get started in youth sailing
There are sailing kids who have been on boats from an early age, but most begin learning the basics of sailing between 7 and 10 years of age. However, plenty of adults are also learning how to sail, so you're never too old to learn.
Our short answer to this question is it takes sixteen hours to learn to sail. We have found that it takes the average person about sixteen hours of instruction to be competent enough to complete this task. Granted, there are still lots of variables. Different boats have individual handling characteristics.
Is 65 too old to learn how do you sail? ›We are often asked whether age is a barrier to sailing, and our response is always a resounding no. People of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy sailing, so if you are aged 60 to 65 or above, let us put your mind at rest… 60 is not too old to start sailing; you should not let age hold you back.
Is 50 too old to be a yacht stewardess? ›40+ Can Find Work On A Yacht
A lady in her 40's trained with us a few months ago to become a yacht stewardess and she found work no problem. Being older does mean you can offer extra maturity and experience to the role, which may help you progress up the ladder quicker to a management or more senior role.
Single-handed and short-handed sailing is a unique challenge that is not to be taken lightly but one that will push you as far as you are willing to go. For some, it could be a solo passage to Bermuda and for others it could be as simple as going for a day sail without assistance.
How hard is it to start sailing? ›Sailing is really very simple; a skilled instructor can teach you the basics in an afternoon. Most beginners shove off on their own after just a few days of lessons.
What skills do you need to learn to sail? ›This category covers basic sailing skills, including theory, wind awareness, rigging, sailing on all points of sail, positioning yourself in the boat, steering, tacks, gybes, docking, mooring, anchoring, launching, and trailering.
Is it worth learning to sail? ›When you learn how to sail, you'll not only become intimately familiar with all aspects of your boat, but also how your boat relates to its environment in terms of everything from the wind to the weather. This is why learning how to sail can be so fulfilling and can foster such a sense of accomplishment.
What is the best wind speed to learn to sail? ›
- most comfortable sailing: 5 - 12 knots.
- absolute beginners: under 10 knots - anything under 10 knots prevents capsizing.
- for more serious training: 15 - 20 knots.
- for heavy offshore boats: 20 - 25 knots - anything under 12 and the boat doesn't even come to life.
Yes, you can legally sail around the world. However, some jurisdictions require legal documentation, such as proof of boat ownership and a visa when entering another country's port. You'll also want to make sure you're in the appropriate type of boat.
What size boat to learn to sail? ›I recommend learning to sail first on something simple like a Sunfish. A little 14 foot sailing dinghy that can hold 1 or 2 adults. If your more ambitious and want to start with a boat you could go cruising in then a Catalina 25 or 27 are good choices. You really should not go any bigger than that for your first boat.
How big of a boat do you need to sail around the world? ›Modern round-the-worlders most often choose boats between 35 and 45 feet in size. The minimum length is due to the boat's behaviour in open water and, as a result, the desired level of comfort and safety.
How long does it take an average person to become a sailor? ›Ordinary seamen, wipers, and other entry-level mariners get on-the-job training for 6 months to a year. The length of training depends on the size and type of ship and waterway they work on. For example, workers on deep-sea vessels need more complex training than those whose ships travel on a river.
Do you have to be strong for sailing? ›The boat with a larger sail area carries more force, which requires more upper body strength to control the rope, especially in strong wind conditions. Laser Radial sailors don't require high-level upper body strength, but they constantly adjust the rope to sheet the sail requires greater strength endurance.
How hard is learning to sail? ›The simplest answer to this question is no, sailing is easy to pick up and accessible to most. In fact, most people can learn to sail a boat in just a day with the right instruction. Obviously though, there are a few exceptions to this which we'll delve into below!