Headsails

Overview The designs for the headsails fall into the conventional sail category and evolve from the many other headsails we have done for projects such as this. The most important criteria is in understanding the amount of headsail sag that is inherent in this type of rig and making the corresponding adjustments to the design to compensate. Panel layouts are crosscut with radiating foot/clew depending on final clew height and the panels can be ‘split’ for a more traditional look and miter cut for high clew ‘flying jibs’.
Construction As with the mainsail we make use of the best Hemingway Bartlett U.V. resistant thread (V-138) for longevity and durability. This coupled with traditional finger style patching makes for strong and traditional look. We can also provide ‘external’ boltropes for those looking to mimic classic sail construction. In the case of Tanbark or Cream sails, we can offer edge tapes, batten pockets and reefs all in matching color or in natural.
Design Overview of a Jackyard Top’sl 5