[Buying from Far East Sails]

Far East Sails, Lee Sails, have been around for many many years, As long as you give them the right information you will get a sail that is equal at least to what the local sailmakers can make. If your yacht is a known design they will have it on file. I have bought my sails locally, (small loft) working on the basis that we need our own industry here, but have been frustrated not to get their best price first! Having to shop around, come back with a price that they will then meet, but not necessarily better. The big lofts (international) should have pencils sharp enough to compete with these eastern lofts, They do, as Grinna says have the sails cut and basic work done in the east anyway.

Unfortunately they often don't try to meet the market, for some folk you are dealing with, it is just a job and in NZ there is often a take it or leave it attitude.

[This Weekend's Achievements]

Good one Babe, looked out for you up, there before we went across to Fiji, just so many beautiful islands.

[Living aboard in Auckland]

Tell us more Grant!