We have ruptured more than one spinnaker while learning to sail and find the limits of our boat. Expensive learning, fortunately we buy used spinnakers. Which I guess is easier to destroy....
A sideband is not so difficult to replace, but when one or more corners are totally torn off, we usually give up. However, after bringing a rupured spinnaker home and looking at it, Tove Irene wanted to try a repair. As we had other wreckage available, spare fabric could be found.
Wannabe sailmaking is of course not a guaranteed success. Replacing all the destroyed panels fully would be too complicated for such an uncertain project, so small panels on both sides across the tear and reinforced seams along the vertical panel lines is our solution.
Now at least we have a spare spinnaker. Time will show how it will perform.
This clew was completely torn off.
The top was also in bad shape.
Panels. Will they be strong enough?
Home based sailmaker.
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