Customer Comments, General Feedback and Sailmaking clips

I t may be some weeks before I am able to hoist them because of work required on masts and standing rigging. But, I would like to say how pleased I am with the workmanship, it could not have been better had I been stood at the elbow of the sailmaker.Please pass our thanks on your sailmakers!

 

 

Les

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Brad, got the main sail last Wed., it fit like a glove and sailed like a arrow. Thanks a millon fareastsails!. Let me get the measurements and we can start on the ginny.

Ron

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Dear Brad,

I received the new Mainsail in Tahiti, without any problems.  Customs was fine and I am very pleased with the speed of delivery.  The new Mainsail was a perfect fit according to the information I sent you.  I have the opportunity to sail with the new sail and I am very pleased with its shape and performance.  I am also able to hoist it fully by hand and need only a few cranks of the winch handle to bring it up tight, something I couldn't do with the heavy old sail.

Thanks again for all your help and for sending a great sail as you promised.

Yours truly,   Jean-Louis LePendu

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Brad - Fareast Sails,

On a recent visit from Ireland my friend Dermot with hivarengineering informed me of his recent purchase of a great quality sail at a great price for his 36 foot sail boat from you.

He has forwarded to me a copy of all the communications and details with you re that purchase.

I have, as a hobby here in Sausalito, CA. where I live, an 83 foot, cutter rig, 50 ton old wooden sail boat in need of a new mainsail and genoa jib, plus possibly other sails later.

The mainsail has approximately an 86 foot luff and about a 39 foot foot, all with old merriman bronze track slides, reuseable large headboard and tack and clew rings, I have still in good condition from my old main made in 1958 by Kenneth Watts in Los Angeles.

The mast is 103 feet, 7 below deck and 96 above all strong and sound ready for a new mainsail to be sailed in the strong winds of the San Francisco bay.

Fareastsails appears to be very capable of building sails of this size and weight.

Are you desirous of giving me details and/or a quote on the above?

Sincerely,

Ron MacAnnan

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Brad at Fareastsails,
Sail arrived today, looks great and everything is
exactly like the specifications.  Weather is suppose
to be clear and 69 degrees tomorrow so I will be
testing the sail on the lake.
If they sail as good as they look I will be ordering a
genoa later this spring.  
Thanks for all your help.
Warren

Brad,
Tested the sail yesterday and it was perfect, plan to
order more later in the spring and send my sailing
friends business your way.
Thank again,
Warren

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Hi Brad.
I received my No 2 Genoa yesterday, so far I have only unrolled it in my house. From what I have seen the quality and finish is excellent. If it performs as good as it looks I shall be over the moon.
Many thanks to you and your company for the very efficient and prompt way that you have produced my sail.
I shall certainly be using your company again and will also recommend you to other members in our sailing club.
Many thanks Far East Sails
 
Regards.
Curt Bennet.

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helo
i sure you made sails to maxi 95 swedish boat.
i have the main from your companny great sails with me over 9  years
need main fully battn 2 reefs plus head the big one 135 or 150
all the best
daniel 

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Larry

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From Cyprus;

Hi Brad,

Sail arrived Paphos Mon 23, I collected it Tue 24 and sailed the boat with
it Wed 25. Sailed for 5 hrs on mains'l alone, in winds of 10 - 15 kts, all
points of sail and got speeds of 3.5 to 5.5 kts, most of it with one reef
in. Looks like a pretty good sail. Many thanks.

Tony Glenton

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hey the sails are great  they perfect fit main is great shape it draws well i can climb up wind great only thing that i saw wrong they left out one slide on the luff of the main it has the clip for the slide but no slide so please send me one  but other than that all is very good  nice sails thanks - Quincy

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Hello Brad,

Today I recieved the mainsail, it fits perfect.
All the new measurements are exactly right.
I thank you for your support and technical know how.
I will spread the word around over fareastsails and there support.

Regards,

Rob

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Hello Brad
Congratulation Far East Sails!
I tested my new sail this last week end and really enjoyed it
Good job !
Dimensions and colors are quite good and I'm really happy with that from broad reach to full and by
Next step would be a symetrical one...
I just have now to use it cleverly ! First occasion this week end : eighteen hours race inside our local "Bassin d'Arcachon" sea site
Hoping this realisation will bring you many new orders...
Best regards
Philippe

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Dear Brad,

Just a quick note to tell you I received the sail on time. Wow, I am so
impressed with the service of your company and the quality of the mainsail.
Every chafe point hand leathered, every aspect done with the care of a hand
made sail. I can't wait to try it out.

Thank you again. I will spread the word of what a great job you did on my
restoration website for my boat: www.bristol29.com.

Best regards,

David Browne

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.....Nice Main Sail...........Awesome Delivery..............Will send money order to get next set of sails going with the drifter sock & main sail boot all together..Thanks.....Sail arrived on July 3rd.....outstanding...............

 Regards,
 
Tom Hunt

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Hi Brad,

Today  I've received your sail for my Shipman 28
It fits perfectly and looks great.  I expect it  sails that way too.

Many thanks,
Jan Sandifort.

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From Germany:

Dear Brad,

thank you very much for this exzellent sail you made for me.
It's is in good conditions an worked hard an fast.
you can find us under www.nordlbcup.de, please have a look.
I just sent a picture.

Dr. Winfried Hornung will ask for 3 spinnakers, we will ask for a spinnaker
in March 2006.

Best wishes, good luck an thank you very much

christian howaldt

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From: American Samoa

Brad the sail fits great, thanks so much. Feel free to use me as a reference.
Best wishes, Maggie

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Fareastsails Comments from From Italy;

Comments:
my staysail (order ref. 2501010, Franco Tesio) is perfect and I want to
order another sail.
I need an asymmetrical spinnaker type 3 (broad reach to downwind, TWA
90-170) with spinnaker sock. Sail weight requested is 0,75 to 1. Is it fine
for poor wind up to 15-20 kts?
J measuremt is calculeted from mast foot to bowsprit end.
Thanks very much

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Fareast Customer Comments from Portugal;

PS : The Dufour StaySail, that you made for one of our customers, was in did VERY GOOD. The customer is very satisfied !

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Hi Brad
All my best wishes for 2006 !
My assymétric spinnaker is perfect !
Perhaps you got a mail from my friend Jean Pierre Schiavi from Toulouse who is buying a new Bavaria Match racing 34" and wanted to order a symetrical spinnaker...
Personnaly I would want to replace my old genoa
Could you please send me your proposal for the following dimensions :
I = 13.50m
J = 3.34 m
LP = 6m
Pleased to read you soon
Best regards
Philippe

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Fareastsails customer comments From Texas;

Brad,

I received my 135 genny this week and was able to put her on today.  What a beauty!!  I really appreciate your communication with me during the ordering process.  I could not have gotten just what I wanted without your help.  I am absolutely ecstatic with the sail.  I had my Hunter 35 pushing 9 knots today in a 20 knot wind!  Wow!  This is the second sail I have bought from The Wolfbay Group (Far East Sails) and would highly recommend you to any of my fellow sailors.

Terry Grover
www.terrygrover.com

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From Jacksonville Florida;

Thank You!  Fareast did such a fantastic job on the main for my S2 that I'd love to get a whole new set of sails for the Columbia.  I've done alot of browsing to get some specs on sail dimensions off the internet for quotation purposes.  But when it comes to filling out the order I'll verify every measurement with as much detail as possible.  Would love to get a new genoa and main before May.  Best Regards

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James   Scott  Sundie

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Quebec Canada;

> Hi Brad:
>
> To advise you that my new mainsail (2501218 Graham) arrived
> this afternoon, local time. I am thrilled to bits, but will
> have to wait for better weather to hoist same. IT'S SNOWING
> LIKE BLAZES HERE.
> Have unwrapped the sail, and first impressions are that you
> guys did one heck of a job.
> Many, many thanks.
> Graham

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From San Franciso, USA

Hi Brad,
 
I got the main last friday and I put it on yesterday, which was a lovely day here in San Francisco, and the main fit like a glove and looked perfect. I just would like to thanks for the attention that you have given me in the sales dept.. and to let you know that my experience with you and the sailmakers so far has been great and I will let others know that. So, on to the next project, I hope you got my last mail and understood what kind of spinnaker (gennaker) that I am looking for. I will take off for Australia later this month (not with my boat, that will happen later this year) and be gone for about a month, so it would be great to be able to order the sail before I leave.
 
Take care,
 
Fredrik

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From  Calgary, Alberta

Brad

Sail arrived and finally got it up and looks great....thanks for all the effort.

I would like to get a price on a cover for it. If you can send the the measuremnts required I will fill them out and return for a quote.

Gary

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Norway;

 Hi Brad.

I just wanted to say that I have received my new genoa, and it looks all right. The measurements were correct, and when I was out the other day, the form of the sail looked fine, although it was difficult to make it flat enough when reefed.

The next sail I will need is a genaker, and I will come back to you then.

Best regards Torfinn Espedal

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Texas, USA

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Scotland;

The mainsail arrived today which was good timing as the boat goes into
the water tomorrow. Dimensions look OK and I was very impressed with the
standard of workmanship and general finish of the sail. I am looking
forward to testing it at the weekend.

(see his test below)

Many thanks

Kevin McGrath

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From England;

Hi Brad,

Just a quick line to let you know that the sails arrived on Wed and we used them for the next race on Sat and we came second.
The sails are fantastic. Thanks for all your help!!

Tom

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Glasgow, Scotland

I tried out the new mainsail at the weekend and was very pleased with
the results. The sail fits perfectly and performed well in very gusty
conditions up to force 6, for my first sail of the season down the Clyde
to my mooring, without any problems and has transformed the performance
of my boat. The reefing points and loose foot all worked well. Just one
small point do you have any tips for removing the creases caused by
folding for transport.

Kevin 

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Brad
The sails have arrived. The craftsmanship and design are better than we had hoped for.  The sails are up and we are prepping for our departure. We will site your info on our website and rave about far east sails. If there is a place you would like us to post a comment we would be happy to do so. We are very happy customers. Thank you for your time and patience. We are back on the road and so the adventure continues!!

Be well John and Heather

John H Rand
S/V DANCYN
32 Ranger
www.photosntravels.com/dancyn

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From:  Western Australia

Dear Brad

  <>Just writing to thank you and Fareast Sails for a great set of sails for my Westsail 33. they set very well, and the workmanship is some of the finest I have seen, thanks.

<>Sincerely

Andrew Farrar.

AFDS Restorations.

Andrew Farrar & Daren Sweeney

Tel: (08) 9384-8836   Mob (A): 0417-968-951 (D):0406084754

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From:  Nanaimo, BC, Canada

hi  Brad , Jamie and I are very happy with our sails, thanks, Don.

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From England;

i am very pleased with the mainsale i purchaced from you 7-june 2004 thanks graham

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Thank you.

Keith and Ruth

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Hong Kong for Customer in Germany

Dear Brad,

I would like to say thank you very much for the sail, my father bought from
yourside. As he told me, everything is fitting very well.

Best regards
Christoph

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Fareastsails Customer Comments From Victoria Canada;

Hi Brad:

The sail arrived and looks quite fabulous. Many thanks for the excellent service!

It was a pleasure doing business with you -- and I will certainly return for more in the future.

Regards

Rod

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Far East Sails customer comments From England;

Brad

Just to let you know the sock arrived yesterday. Looks very good.

Thanks for your help.

Regards

BB 

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Far East Sails customer comments From Virginia - USA

greetings BRAD - Like new sail very much (very popular).  BEST REGARDS

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Far East Sails customer comments From France;

I receive the veils Saturday, I have tested them yesterday. The sails are perfect, thank you very much with you Brad
and all your team of the very good work carried out.

I leave in a few days the my great voyage, I entirely rely on your material.

I will have can be some photographs of the boat with its new sails.... if Ca you interress, let me know it.

Thanks

Norbert Neveu

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Denmark;

Hi Brad.
My new Genoa has arrived in Varde. It looks great. I am very satisfied.
I have told some of my sailing friends about your homepage and the quick reply you give on questions.
Will be back next fall for a new mainsail.
 
Best Regards
 
Ole

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Fareastsails Customer Review From New Zealand;

> Hi Brad,
>
> I just would like you to know that the sail is on the boat and
> everything is ok.
> Thanks for all your help and the good job of fareastsails.
> If I'll have other sails to replace I look foreward to get into business
> with you again.
>
> Best regards, Tom

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Fareastsails Customer Review From England,

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Norway;

Hello Brad,

The shipment consisting of gennaker and sock arrived here today. Looks great. I am very satisfied with your execution of my order and your good methods of communication with the customer.

I will get my new Hanse 342 in May this year, and I look forward to sailing with the gennaker.

Best regards

Terje

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Malawi;

Dear Brad,

The sails were delivered by courier about a week ago all in good condition and we fitted them on the dingy on 15th January.  They were EXACTLY right. We went for a trial sail but the wind just died on us and we will try again next week.

The internet has really put what seem like remote places on the map.    Many many thanks to you and the team who made the sails.  It is very much appreciated.

All the best for 2007.

Chris
P.O. Box 54, Dedza, Malawi.

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Qubec;

> Hello Brad, I have inspected the main sail and it looks great.
> I cannot wait to show it to the friends at the sails club.
>
> If the sail perform as good as it looks, I will look forward to ordering a
> Genoa and a SPI during the fall seasons.
>
> Again thanks for your patience and support.
>
> Regards, Marco.

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Newfoundland;

Hi Brad

I just wanted to thank you for the prompt delivery and beautiful work you did on my sail and cover. It looks great, however I will not be able to test it out for a few months due to our weather here in Newfoundland. Once again, thanks for all you help and perhaps I'll be needing your services again in the future.

Jerome

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Germany;

Christian

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Bucksport, Maine

Brad,

My gaff mainsail arrived today. Looks great! We will likely be ordering
some headsails later this year.

Regards, Steve o'COnnell

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Fareastsails Customer Review From Scotland   (2700213)

Hello Brad, hope you are keeping well.

First of all I would like to let you know that the
received main sail exceeded my expectations in terms
of quality. Great job!

Could you please give me a quote for the following
sails:

Main Sail:
Luff: 5.5m
Foot: 2.1m
Cross Cutting 6.18 US oz Dacron (Challenge Sailcloth)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

BEst Regards, Matias

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Fareastsails Customer Review From:  Portugal

Dear Brad
 
I've just received the spinnaker by speed post, all went perfectly  :-)  I'm looking forward to trying it out, we'll do it perhaps next week.
 
Great job! Thanks,
 
Rogerio
 

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Fareastsails Customer Review From:  Italy

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Fareastsails.com Customer experience From: Oslo, Norway (2800308)

Dear Brad,

I received my sails just in time for summer holidays, and I am most
satisfied with shape, workmanship, detals, and our communication during the
ordering process. See pictures over - the sails were brand new, and tne
seems had not yet set themselves.  But - you see 2 very flat sail.  The main
gets more depth forward with a little more wind. I only had about 10 knots
of headwin when picturs was taken.  Compared to old sails:  more speed, less
heel!  

Also customs was easily dealt with - as you indicated.  Thank you!!

Sailorman 4000 batten boxes and sliders are 1. class.  Highly recommended.

Now there are some minor detail - party just recommendations to you based on
my experience (which includes a complete Whitbread so I may be a bit
critical..)

Jon Landmark

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Fareastsails.com Customer experience From: Craigavon, Northern Ireland (2800209)

Eddie Magee

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Fareastsails.com Customer experience From: HAARLEM, The Netherlands (2800804)

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Fareastsails.com Customer experience From: Machans Beach, Australia (2800824)

To Melissa and staff at Fareastsails.com

Thank you for the sail (o/no 2800824) My partner and I are very impressed with the proffesional way in which the whole transaction was carried out and the prompt delivery we received. We are now able to head of on an extended sailing holiday and I will not hesitate to recomend your company to any other sail purchasers, and as I work in a chandlery I often have the chance to do so. Once again thank you and all the best.

Trevor and Sandie

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Fareastsails.com Customer experience From: Flevoland, Netherlands (2800730)

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Comments on Fareastsails From: Avon Lake, Ohio (sailing in New Zealand) (2801222 )

Received sail, tried it out, am totaly happy. craig

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Comments on Fareastsails From: Nayarit, Mexico (2900127)

was very good. I got every thing I ask for. Your service was great.    Thanks Greg

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Comments on Fareastsails From: La Playita, Panama (2900213)

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Comments on Fareastsails From: Quebec, Canada (2900229)

Hello !

 I just received my new sail by Fedex, unbelievable how quick it was!

I opened the box and everything was well pack, I unfold the sail and it looked good for a quick visual check, all the detail and the measurement are exactly what we approved.

Next move, will be to fix the jib on is furler and sail with it, that will happen only in 8 weeks from now , we still have snow  and ice on the river... I will write you later to let you know how well it performed.

Thank you again for the good service.

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Comments on Fareastsails From: Saint-Brieuc, France (2900313)

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Brasschaat, Belgium (2900319)

Hello,

The sail arrived as promised.

The sail fits perfect and performs very well.

Kind regards,

Bart

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Lindisfarne, Australia (2900203)

After noon Brad

 

Could I please order an other sock for the geneker I just bought. In white if possible.

 

By the way we had it out for the first on Sunday it was fantastic.

 

Regards

Peter

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Colon, Panama (2900318)

Hi Melissa,

I received the sail today. Fits well and looks like you guys have done a
great job - many thanks!
Please also pass on my thanks to Brad and the rest of the team.

Best regards,
Ewan 

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Homestead, Fl (2900323)

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Inderoey, Norway (2900315)

John from Norway

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Winnellie Northern Territory, Australia (2900322)

Shane

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Viby J., Denmark (2900310)

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Limassol, Cyprus (2900401)

Hi Melissa,

we have received and already hoisted our new sails - and they are
fantastic as the last sails we had from you  ;-) 

Best thanks for your endeavours

Yours truly

Isolde

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Comments on Fareastsails.com From: Cullen Bay, DARWIN NT Australia(2900433)

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: The Netherlands(2900606)

Brad,
Sail is terrific. Can sail up wind 5 degrees more.
Txs a lot.
Oscar

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Dublin, Ireland (2900702)

Hi Brad,

Just dropping you a line to tell you that the sails were used on the boat over the weekend and they are absolutely fabulous.  Thanks a million we are delighted with them.  I'll definately be passing my recommendations, on your behalf, to the other members in the sailing club.

Thankyou again and best wishes to you and Melissa and the staff..

Regards,

Peter O'Callaghan.

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Etables Sur Mer, France(2900608)

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Mazatlan, Mexico (2900720)

Hi to all the Members of the Fareastsails Team who helped in the complete process of our new sail.  We hoisted it upon arrival, and with a few changes to our rigging, she looks to be a perfect fit for Patricia Belle.  We wish to express a special thank-you for our team, Melissa, Brad, and our sail design, and makes for a job well done.  Sure wish I'd thought to add a new sail cover to our order!!!  Next time!!  Thanks again for all your help, patience and service.

Jeannie and Captain Patrick Hughes



Captain Patrick and Jeannie Hughes
Captain of the Patricia Belle and Captain's Lady
www.patriciabelle.com
Cell: 044-669-173-6159

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Hayling Island, Hants, England(2900531)

Hi Brad and Melissa,

Just to let you know that the sails arrived safely this morning, thank you. (No customs or import duty either.)

I’ve only had time to unpack them and have a quick look and I am delighted !

Without wishing to sound patronising in any way, they are beyond my expectations and I now need to get the boat looking worthy of them !

<>Thank you so much for your patience and advice. I won’t hesitate to recommend you guys.
 

Best regards,

Stuart Blake.

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From:The Netherlands (2800729)

Hi Brad,

Last year you supplied a new set of sails for my Beneteau 40CC. ID : 1927364156  We must thank you for the service and outstanding quality of the sails we are very pleased.

  <>I now ask a quotation for a

 

Type 3 Asymmetrical Spinnaker Star Cut  (Gennaker)

You should have the measurement data in your records but I believe it would be

Luff 14 m

Foot 7.45.m

Our yacht is a Beneteau 40 CC from year 2001

thanks

Dennis

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From:MARSEILLE, France (2900816)

Hello James and melissa,

I tried my 2 sails last week end and everything is OK, thank you for your good working and congratulations for serious job

I'm very happy about "finishing" which is very well done

I'm alone here (in MARSEILLE) to risk this operation with you, but anybody who see the sails now say "this is a good job!")

If friends of me want to order to you, I will help them to take all quotes, the only risk is here I think.

thank you again,
Best regards

Bruno HYM

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Geelong, Australia (2800313)

Hi,

<>Do you do a main cover which incorporates the lazy jacks and a zipper on the top. The bag stays on the boom and the sail falls into it when dropped. I’ve seen them sold under the name “stack pack” before. 

Boom length is 2.9m with 2 lazy jacks at about 1m & 2m from the mast.

<>If you do them, a quote would be appreciated, with delivery to Geelong, Australia. 

PS: I bought a main off you about 2 years ago – very happy with it. Boat was “Spirit” sail no. G341. Boat has been renamed “No Rush”.

<>Regards

Peter

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Bend, Or, USA (2900810)

A happy customer with his new mainsail

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Warstein, Germany (2900526)

Hello Brad,

now I'm back from my vacation. I tested the mainsail long time and am very happy with the sail! 
Therefore, I would like to order for my Dufour29 also a reefing genoa with you. In may you have already given me an offer for a 110% performance genoa with sunbrella suncover for plastimo 510T system. Is it possible to produce the sail with window? Can I get a boomcover and foresailcover from you too? Please make me an offer for sail and covers. Another question: What discount can we get when a friend of mine at the same time like me orders a sail?

Best Regards,

Felix

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Balmain, Australia(2900924)

Hi Brad I received the main sail used the sail twice fits perfecly
and I able to point 5 degree higher too the wind.
thanks veru much 
Frans 

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Polkton, NC, USA (2901107)

Hi Brad,

Just wanted to let you know that my new sail arrived this morning. I unpacked her and spread her out for a fine tooth comb inspection. I must say, I was quite impressed with the quality and workmanship. Kudos to the sail makers.

I hauled her up, and after a few adjustments to the rigging, she fit like a glove. She was tighter than a prom queen on homecoming night! And delivery.....Half way around the world in less than 24 hours. WHAT!? I was amazed. You were 4 days earlier than the expected completion date. Amazing!

Even though I do sail and canvas work, I could not beat your price for just the sail kit from Sailrite. Now you have me thinking about a new Genoa. I'll let you know.

Thanks Brad for your great service. You have recommendations from me. I'll spread the word.

Capt. Rick
S/V Pocahontas
Columbia 36

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails From: Almere, Netherlands(2900819)

Hi Melissa and Brad,

I am happy to inform you I have received the sails in good condition.
Last weekend I have made a little winter-sailing-trip with the new sails.
They fit brilliantly, and the performance is excellent, far better than with my old sails.

So I want to thank you for all your help.

Kind Regards,
Floris Prakke

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Enfield London, UK (2801226)

hi brad,just thought Id let you know my new sail is fantastic,sailed france to greece and turkey last year,sail performed great,thanks again,mike

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: St. Croix, USVI (2900807)

St. Croix, USVI

Hello Brad and Melissa, 
Better late than never  I suppose.  We are at anchor in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands.  Just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the main sail from Far East Sails.  You provided a high quality sail at a discount from any other place we looked at.  The quality and performance have been fantastic!
Thanks again,
Jerry

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Wetter, Germany (2901124)

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Kelvin Grove DC Qld Australia (2901206)

Hello Melissa,

 

Thanks for the email concerning that the sail has now been shipped. I can not wait for it to arrive. Please pass on a thank you to everyone involved. The whole process has been a pleasure and your concern and follow up emails in the making of my sail has been just so great. I have mentioned your company to a number of friends over the years and I know that they have used your company, the latest being Richard Fiddles who had a spinnaker made, currently cruising the east coast of Australia who has informed me that he is totally wrapped in the workmanship and how the spinnaker is performing. This is my first yacht so have never had a reason to purchase sails before but will use your company and recommend your services to anyone I come across.

 

One last thing, do you only make sail covers or do you also make Lasyjacks also.

Once again, thanks for everyting,

 

George    

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Lemon Tree Passage, NSW, Australia (2901128)

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Skokie, IL, USA (3000211)

Helmut

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com From: Tenerife, Canary Islands (3000214)

Brad

All arrived, delivered to the door, all installed and tested, very impressed with the sail,
now the main looks old, so lets replace it. 

Full batten main for Beneteau 411 Celebration, 3 reefs, solid sewn in battens, as original

Let me know what other information you need,

  Regards
  David

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com Oyster 49 PH  From: Switzerland (2901204)

Dear Brad,

thanks for your answer. Let me thank you one more time for your fine services, I am very pleased.

Best regards and all the best to you and fareastsails.

Ueli

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com Top Hat 7.6  From: Airlie Beach, Australia (3000332)

 I got the sail yesterday . thank you. I had a look and very happy with it. I will let all my friend's now.
 So thank you jim
 

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com  - X-Yacht 402 From: Sandvika, Norway 3000315)

Dear Melissa,

The sail is tested, and I am very pleased. No complains. Only smile. Your sails will be considered next time, and I am happy to recommend to others.

Please have a look at the attached pictures.

All the best, and thank you.

Finn

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Comments on sailmaking - Fareastsails.com  - Grand Soleil 34: Padova, Italy

Dear Brad,

I waited so long before to feedback to have the time to deeply test your mainsail in a long cruise in Croatia.
I am fully satisfied of your work, the only little thing I can say is that the sail is a bit little but it is ok.
Please, if you need, give my email account to your next italian customers (as Mr. Nicola Manca).
Thanks again, best regards
Luca Doretti

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Sail Comments - Fareastsails.com  - Sirena 14m From: Plymouth, UK (3000419)

Just to let you know I am delighted with the headsail. Perfect fit, good cut and very precise stitching. I am so pleased I shall be sending details of my mainsail shortly.

Many thanks


Ron Toovey

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Sail Comments - Fareastsails.com  - Alden 11.8 - BARCELONA SPAIN -(3000601)

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Sail Comments - Fareastsails.com  - Cavalier 975 - South Hobart, Australia -(3000431)

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Sail Comments - Fareastsails.com  - Gulf Star 43 - Gorham, Maine USA -(2901229)

Good Evening Brad,

        A note to tell you that the sails arrived and we have installed them and have sailed yesterday with them.....WONDERFUL....we are very pleased and want you to know that we are happy and will recommend Fareast sails to all who ask.  Please feel free to use  us as a reference if you wish...we will be happy to show our sails to your prospective customers.  We thank you for your good work and patience.  We will call again should the need arise.  Regards, Burleigh

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Code 1:
For light air reaching. It is for basically the same conditions as what you now know as a VMG spinnaker, going downwind in conditions light enough that you have to sail tighter apparent wind angles, 60 to 90 degrees apparent.

Code 2:
Medium air running. It is used in the same conditions as a symmetrical AP spinnaker, 90 to 135 degrees apparent, for going downwind from 8 knots to 20 knots.

Code 3:
Medium air reaching spinnaker. Used for reaching in 10 to 20 knots apparent, the wind angle where you can carry it will vary with wind speed but generally between 70 and 110 degrees apparent.

Code 4:
Heavy air runner. Full size, used for running in 20 to 30 knots.

Code 5:
Heavy air reaching for over 20 knots.

Code 6:
Storm runner for over 30 knots.

Code 0:
The Code 0 is a specialty tight reaching sail, and can also double as a heavy air spinnaker. Current rules require the midgirth to be at least 75% of the foot, which is meant to prevent making a 180% genoa and calling it a spinnaker. (On a genoa the midgirth has to be 50% or less of the foot) They are made with the luff as close to straight as possible, and the shape as flat as possible, without having so much roach on the leech that it flaps too much. In light air they can be flown with an apparent wind angle as tight as 40 degrees.