Sail repair question

[jse]

What is the best way to repair a 6 linear parting of a sail along the bottom batten pocket where the cloth has worn away between the batten and the board, from dragging the sail over the board?

Steve

[Windlover]

If there is enough material to draw the edges together and sew it, that should work. If not enough material, then you need to trim the worn parts and put in a patch. You should be able to get sail cloth through a local sail maker or maybe your local windsurfing shop. You may be able to contact the sailmaker to get patch pieces to match the color & material type.

You will need a good sewing machine that will sew strong materials (ie; denim, canvas, etc.). If it seems too much for self repair, the original sailmaker could repair it for you. You could also check your local area for sailmakers/repairs. They may not be able to match colors, but it would still be functional. If you are interested in sending it out, there are a number of shops in the Gorge that do repairs. I can direct you to some if needed.