Specifications for sail graphics, logos, race numbers, and delivery logistics.
| Method | Description | Durability | Best For |
|---|
| Insignia Cloth (PSA) | Adhesive-backed polyester cloth (UV resistant) | High (Stitched) | Sail numbers, country codes, simple logos |
| Digital Printing | Direct-to-fabric or printed on film/cloth | Medium (3-5 yrs) | Complex gradients, photo-realistic sponsor logos |
| Appliqué (Sewn) | Cut and sewn fabric panels | Lifetime | Large, simple geometric logos, national flags |
| Screen Printing | Ink applied through mesh screen | Low-Medium | High-volume production logos (e.g., brand mark) |
| Vinyl (Adhesive) | Vinyl sticker | Low (1-2 seasons) | Temporary event branding, short-term sponsors |
| Sail Material | Recommended Method | Notes |
|---|
| Dacron (Woven) | Insignia, Screen Print, Appliqué | Best surface for adhesion |
| Laminates (Film) | Insignia (Stitched), Digital | PSA requires stitching on film; Digital often printed on inner taffeta |
| Nylon (Spinnakers) | Digital, Appliqué, Inked | PSA does NOT stick well to siliconized nylon. Ink/Paint or sewn methods required. |
| Canvas (Acrylic) | Screen Print, Vinyl (Heat Transfer) | Porous surface requires heat transfer or high-viscosity ink |
Refer to World Sailing RRS Appendix G for official racing rules.
- Mainsail: Starboard side ABOVE Port side.
- Headsail: Starboard side BELOW Port side (if required).
- Spinnaker: Front side only (single layer) or Starboard higher than Port (if opaque).
| Boat LOA | Character Height (Min) | Character Spacing |
|---|
| < 3.5m | 230 mm | 45 mm |
| 3.5m - 8.5m | 300 mm | 60 mm |
| 8.5m - 11m | 375 mm | 75 mm |
| > 11m | 450 mm | 90 mm |
| Method | Sail Type | Description |
|---|
| Flaking (Brick) | Mainsails, Genoas | Accordion folded, then rolled/brick folded. Standard for shipping. |
| Rolling (Tube) | Racing Laminates | Rolled around a core to prevent creasing. Max length limitations apply. |
| Stuffing | Spinnakers | Loosely stuffed into bag (cruising) or packed in turtle (racing). |
- Inner Layer: Heavy plastic wrap (waterproofing).
- Outer Layer: Double-wall corrugated cardboard box or woven logistics bag.
- Labeling: Model Name, Sail ID, Customer Name, Weight.
| Type | Description | Size | Best For |
|---|
| Drawstring Bag | Standard cylindrical bag | S/M/L/XL | Cruising Dacron sails, Spinnakers |
| Brick Bag | Rectangular “brick” shape | M/L/XL | Production mainsails, efficient stacking |
| Turtle Bag | Wide mouth, launches ready | Racing | Spinnakers (Racing) |
| Tube Bag | Long cylinder (3m+) | Racing | One-piece membrane sails |