Storm Sails
Storm sails are necessary and could be a lifesaver for all boats heading offshore. Carefully following weather forecasts may keep you out of most storms, but eventually, you will get caught in a blow. To ensure you are ready to handle a gale, make sure to practice with your storm sails. Learn how to set them and where to lead the sheets. For a video on using storm sails, click here. For a video on how to set a storm jib safely, click here.
UK Sailmakers builds storm sails to the requirements World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations. The Offshore Special Regulations require racers to carry three storm sails: a storm trysail, storm jib and heavy weather jib. The storm trysail and storm jib must be made out of strong Dacron or HMPE (Spectra or Dyneema). These sails are required to be made with a high visibility color such as dayglo pink, orange or yellow.