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Wrinkles and creases in the mono film almost always only happen when rigging and de-rigging. Here we show you how to dismantle your sail without creases.
Flawlessly smooth mono film, if you want to enjoy the sight of your virgin sail, then you have to be quick, because the sail usually doesn't look so smart after the first session. Unattractive creases quickly appear in the mono film, especially when you pull the mast out of the sail and it starts to flap in the wind.
But there is a trick you can use to at least minimise the problem. Here are the most important steps:
- Dismantling the boom
- Lay your board down with the tail to windward. Now turn the sail top to windward and push it under the nose of the board
- Remove the extension
- Pull the mast out of the mast sleeve with slight twisting movements
- Go to the sailsail stop and furl the sail from windward to leeward
Incidentally, this technique also works really well in strong winds and prevents the sail from flapping and flapping heavily when rigged. The result is significantly fewer creases and folds. In the picture gallery at the beginning of the article, we show you the most important key points step by step.
