Below you will find some of our frequently asked questions. If you can't find here the answer for a question that you might have, feel free to submit your question. Our experts will get back to you shortly!

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Boat Specific Questions
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	Capri 25		J/22		Snipe
	Catalina 22		J/24		Star
	Etchells		Lightning		Thistle

General Interest / Sail Care
	When flying the chute is it best to keep the sheets in your hand and play it as much as possible?  Or is it better to cleat the guy whenever possible?
	TECHNICAL - Wind angle X Upwash of the sails
	How do I use the leach telltale on my jib?
	How can North Analyze the shape of my sail?
	How to install draft stripes on a sail?
	What is "shy reaching"?
	How do I remove mildew from my sails?
	I think I'm fast but how can I tell? Seems like the boats are always going the same speed to me.
	What type of one design class should I sail?
	How can I tell if my sail is too old?
	How can I tell if a boat is on my air downwind?
	I just can't seem to get a shift to go my way, how can I get better at tactics?
	The telltales on the leech of the sails - how often should I be looking at these and what do they tell me?
	Can a North guy bring my new sails to a Regatta?
	If I buy new North Sails will a North guy come over to my boat and review my tuning settings with me?
	What comes with my new sails from North?
	Can I change my sail number, how?
	How do you remove sail numbers without damaging the spinnaker?
	Can you tell me more about tell-tales on my jib and how they work best?
	My jib is new and my main looks good, I think. How can I tell when my mainsail’s racing shape is not what it should be?
	Should I use any special lubricant in the groove of my mast or boom to facilitate easy and quick sail adjustments.
	In our one design class we are allowed to use jibs with mylar films. Can you change the shape of jibs that are made with mylar films by changing luff tension?
	Tension gauge conversion chart
	What is the best technique for steering a boat in big waves and heavy air?
	For small tears in my sails what kind of tape should I use for repairs until I can have North Sail One Design repair it properly?
	How can I get the most life out of my new North Sails?
	How should I store my sails when not sailing for long periods of time?
	For small tears in my sails what kind of tape should I use for repairs until I can have North Sail One Design repair it properly?
	What should I do with my battens when not sailing?
	I am having trouble hoisting my main and cleating or locking it in. What is wrong?
	Why put permanent marks on my jib sheets and main sheet?
	I have black oil stains on my sails is there anyway to get this off?
	Speed is very good in light to medium air, but when we look at the competition it seems that we are not point as well as they are. Speed we got, point we need. Any suggestions to improve point?
	Are there such things as light air, medium and heavy air battens?
	Is it possible to go too tight on the jib halyard when you pull the mast back, which would reduce pointing ability?