Our quiver of sails

Having nice new standing rigging wouldn’t do much for us if we didn’t have sails to harness the wind. Fortunately for us, our new boat* came with a nice selection of sails.

Seeing that we were close by Turbulence’s sail loft, I asked them if we could bring the sails that we found on board over to their shop to lay them out and inspect them. It’s not too often that we receive good surprises but I’m happy to say, this was one of those instances. Most of the sails that had been stored under the berths and in lockers were in pretty good shape. In fact, some of them looked virtually new!

Our genoa removed so that the guys could take down the forestay to inspect it.

Six sail bags ready for transport to the loft.

Fortunately we found this golf cart conveniently parked by our boat. 🙂

In addition to the main sail, mizzen and large genoa that are presently rigged on the boat, we found the following:

• main sail – I assume the original main as it has the Amel logo on it
• genoa – lighter cloth than the one presently rigged – good shape
• spinnaker – looks new
• butterfly sail – this unique double headsail is what I think Amel calls the ballooner
• hank on #1 jib
• hank on #2 jib

Ballooner, a unique double headsail for downwind sailing.

A new-looking spinnaker.

There are a few minor repairs to be made to the main, the smallest jib and the butterfly sail. Once those are completed, we’ll have a pretty good selection. We still may end up buying a new heavy main and mizzen before heading down where it’s perpetually windy. In the meantime though, I think we’re set.

*I will eventually let you all in on the new boat name that we have chosen once we receive the go ahead from Transport Canada.