Publié le 28 mars 2019 .
Here are some of things you should look out for. We´ve asked William Friis-Møller, passionate sailor and sail advisor to give his best advice and tips on characteristics of the optimal sail for cruising.
"In general, we see a rising demand for easy-to-handle products and solutions. Convenient solutions that make the sail easy to handle even for the small crew, e.g. the husband and wife heading out for the summer tour.
Convenience is a key driver in the development of today's sail design at Elvstrøm Sails and can be built into the sail design in several ways.
In terms of convenience, furling systems are top nudge. "At Elvstrøm Sails we have pioneered the development within furling systems and keep on refining solutions for our furling systems.
"You should be aware that even within furling sails there is a wealth of opportunities in terms of sail cloth. The choice of sail cloth has an impact on the handling. The cruisers typically ask for a sail that is easy to fold, furl and pack. And many don´t realize that our EPEX membranes are also a very good choice for furling systems. We are often asked if the material can really furl-in easily and the answer is yes indeed! In fact, the smoother the surface of the sail is, the easier it furls in. And that is exactly the case with an EPEX membrane.
The sail cloth itself also has an impact on the durability and the performance of the sail. Both parameters worth looking out for. All our sail material combinations have an indicator from 1-10 on the durability and performance helping you to find best suitable combination for your sailing preference.
At Elvstrøm Sails our starting point is always the needs of the customer. From here on we tailor make the final solution. Don't be afraid to challenge your sail maker on solutions making sure you get the sail of your dream.