Buying a new sail should be a pleasure, not a terrifying, difficult or mysterious experience. If you're a bit concerned about this, we'd like to explain the process.

New sails transform the performance of your boat. They can make your sailing both more comfortable and more fun. As sails age, they lose their aerodynamic shape (as people say, they get blown out); that makes your boat heel more and go slower. With new sails, you will be able to cover greater distances - because you'll sail faster.

Sails are made to fit your boat, for the kind of sailing you want to do, and the winds and waters you sail in. Each customer and each boat are different. The more information we have about you and your boat, the more accurate our quote can be and the more tailored-for-you we can make your new sails.

So, here are some questions to think about that will make the buying process easier and insure that you get the sail you want. Our sail consultants are very experienced and can usually make suggestions to help you along, starting with these 8 questions: