Down to the club today with the intention of going sailing, but a lack of wind gave the opportunity to review my sail collection and do some rationalising.
I have had a Neil Pryde V8 sail for at least five years and it has provided great service; wonderful to sail, even if it did have a tendency to break battens and cams on a regular basis. Now it is getting a little tired, it is very heavy, and I decide to donate it to Pierre who is our most dedicated windsurfer, and always a little short of cash. He gets by on enthusiasm and ingenuity and I am sure he will make good use of it.
As a replacement I acquire a spiffy new red Severne Element, or (E)lement² as they describe it in the catalogue, to theoretically highlight that it has two cams.
The 8 metre and 7 metre Gators sails are confirmed for sale, both of which come fully rigged and at least one of which has 100% carbon mast. Contact Craig if you are interested.
My quiver, as I believe they call a sail collection, now comprises a 9 metre Gator, a 7.5 metre Element and a 6 metre Gator; which pretty much covers all wind conditions; apart from “not a lot”, which is what we had this afternoon. Tomorrow will be better.