Really interesting presentation- I got a lot of ideas from it.
Never thought of using silkspan in that way. Used to use it in preference to tissue on planes.

I don't know if this is any help but an interesting if long winded presentation

thanks for all your input now for some sweet talking to be done so hopefully when we are all aloud out to play i can get some on water time

Thank you for all the compliments guys. I was 21 when I had my first command in commercial sail, but boats, sailing and the sea have been a lifelong passion.

Cheers, Nerys

And (probably) the only one of us who has actually been a 'proper' Skipper Colin!
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Sorry for the fopah Doug, but I'm sure the sail mistress won't mind. After all she truly is one of the '' guys '' when it comes to sailing knowledge.
Cheers Colin.

Colin,
"You'll have to ask the true sail master, Nerys"
Isn't that 'Sail Mistress'😮 or 'Sail Person' to be properly PC?😁
Anyway, you're dead right: Cap'n Nerys is the one for sails⛵👍
Me? Sorry no. All left thumbs when it comes to sewing 🤔
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It is normal to use the selvedge, ( the finished edge of the fabric) as the leach.
Cheers, Nerys.

You'll have to ask the true sail master, Nerys will put you right.
Cheers Colin.