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Sail trimDon't stick in wet conditions: new wind tapes from Sea Sure

Hauke Schmidt

 · 10.06.2020

Sail trim: Don't stick in wet conditions: new wind tapes from Sea SurePhoto: Hersteller
The FLO trim lines from Sea Sure are designed not to stick to the sail even when wet
Thanks to the aerodynamic plastic base, the trim lines should fly particularly well and not get caught on the damp sail

FLO Tell Tales is the name Sea Sure from England has given to the new wind fibre. They were developed by Derek Clark, America's Cup designer and trainer of the British sailing team, and are designed to no longer stick to the sail. The trick is the special plastic base, which is used instead of the usual piece of number cloth. The threads emerge from the drop-shaped base at a 90-degree angle from the sail. The plastic part also acts as a spacer. This means that even wet threads no longer stick to the cloth and dry quickly thanks to the improved airflow.

In addition to the classic red-green combination, black and white threads are also availablePhoto: Hersteller In addition to the classic red-green combination, black and white threads are also available

The wind tapes are available in black, white, red and green. The base is fitted with an adhesive strip from 3M so that the trimming aid can be easily attached to the sail. A set of six costs 21 euros in specialised shops.

Further information from Manufacturer and the German importer Lindemann.

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Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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