I still use my McKibbin sails after 20 years, and it's true that virtually
any sail that isn't torn will move a sailboat through the water, but the
difference that new, well cut sails can provide has to be felt to be believed.
The
increased speed is amazing. I was nowhere near competitive with my McKibbin
sails and only picked up enough speed to be in the race when I purchased new
ones. Also a new main will let you point much higher than an old baggy one.
And "baggy" is a relative word. My McKibbin main doesn't look baggy to the
eye, but I can point higher and go much faster with the new main.
John Edwards
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