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In Cape Town, where the largest production center of sailmaker Ullman Sails is now located, we discovered not just one sail-loft floor, but five or six! However, the story didn't begin in South Africa: it was in Newport Beach, California, that David Ullman, at the time aged just 21, built his first sail loft.

Having spent two years testing during offshore races, sailmaker Incidence Sails has decided to incorporate Canadian ALUULA Durlyte™ fabric.

Whether its wintering, a long stopover or you’re putting your boat up for sale, these are all excellent reasons to store your canvas away in the right place... until the time comes to set sail again: that’s what a multihull is made for, of course! But there’s a few precautions to be taken when reinstalling lines, blocks, tensioners, and other accessories you might use when it comes to bending on your sails. It would be a shame to damage a sail just before using it – here are our 28 tips!