What a lovely job you gave made of this, Jami. Again. I confess to feeling more than a twinge of envy.  And you are allowed to go sailing, I think? Wonderful.  I hope you have some glorious days out on the water.

Looking good Jamie I'm very impressed. Mast height equal to top of yard - that's good I think. Is that a yard hauling parrel? (Hopefully you might not need that). Is there a range of attachment points so you can alter where the halyard attaches to the yard? A littler bit more fooling around needed to get those luffs straight, and the main luff parallel with the mast, and it will be looking perfect. Lovely contrast, the yellow with the black.

Looking forward to some sailing photos.

Many thanks Jami, I'm going to order this fabric. My sail area will be about the same as yours, as the boat is Mini Cruiser 6.50 junk schooner.  However, I want to make simple flat sails, but with hinged battens. My first test sailing will be probably Baltic, so maybe there will be opportunity to compare our rigs sooner or later. Cheers :)

One more question - what kind and size battens you will apply?

Hi Jami, I am watching constant progress in your sailmaking. You're doing well and I am interested in your project as this is what I will be doing in a few month. There is constant discussion in this JRA community on best kinds of fabric to be used to make sails. I see you choose OUTGARD. Could you inform which grammature you use? This fabric is coated, but can not find info - whether both sides, or one side only? I guess it was purchased via Internet - where from you have bought it? I am in Poland, so the same region, maybe can use the same supplier, if you recommend. Wish you luck with the project. Kris

Weather helm gone when heeling?  Or is the boat providing enough drive without having to heel and cause weather helm?

No, of course not as such. I think that the heeling-induced weather helm is counteracted fast by the good sail balance as soon as the mast turns a bit upwards again. But the drive issue might also be playing a part, at least this was one of the intended goals.

Anyway, too early to say too much. And because my understanding of the aero/hydrodynamics is so very limited, I will probably never have good answers anyway :)