10/08/2026 Topic: sail cloth choice Dick	Hi Alan, Would you agree, as a sailmaker, with my observations that for a performance-oriented cruising skipper (but far from a racer) that HydraNet Radial sails will have up-front expense, but that initial expense may even out over the length of life one achieves with HN over Dacron sails? Thanks for your thoughts, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy
17 days ago Topic: Gibralter Straights from Gib to Morocco. Dick	Hi Chippykevb, No advice and just glad our time on that gauntlet is behind us. I assume you are collecting suggestions from other sources. If you find suggestions that feel solid, I am sure others would like to hear from you. And, do let us know how you fair. Good luck, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy

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