Short & Single-Handed Sailing Tips from Yannick Lemonnier of Quantum Sails (VIDEO)

26th May 2020

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Galway Bay based sailmaker Yannick Lemonnier is a short handed expert

Quantum Sails Ireland's Yannick Lemonnier based in Galway is a short and single-handed sailing wizard.

Get ready for your solo and short-handed adventures with these short videos explaining Yannick's top six tips and tricks.

Note: Tips 1-3 are from Yannick's live webcast "Short-handed Sailing Tips & Tricks" and are in the same video below

How to get started: (at start)
Sailing at Night: (minute 6:19)
How to Secure your Battens: (minute 10:17)
Labeling Sails
Spinnaker Packing
Folding a Headsail Solo
Sail Preparation & Storage

Published in Quantum Sails

Quantum Ireland is very happy to discuss individual requirements with owners.

We offer a full-service loft at Oranmore in County Galway to look after all our new and existing clients.

Please contact us for advice and quotes

Mark Mansfield: [email protected] Tel 087 2506838

Yannick Lemonnier: [email protected] Tel: 087 628 9854

About Quantum Sails & West Sails Ireland

The sail loft is owned and managed by Yannick Lemonnier, a former professional sailor. Opened since Jan 2011, West Sails joined forces with Quantum Sails in 2013.

Prior to coming to Ireland, Yannick worked in La Rochelle with a leading French sailmaker and he is trained in the most modern high tech CAD-based systems and software. Yannick understands sail design and has the experience and expertise to advise you on all of your needs.

In 2020, Irish Olympic helmsman, professional sailor and coach Mark Mansfield joined the loft as a sales agent.

Website: Quantum Sails and FaceBook page

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