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Breathable
Cotton cloth and textile materials which have a microporous coating on the outside have a strong breathable capability that allows air and water vapour to pass through. This increases comfort and creates a pleasant climate in the tent.
Dirt repellent
The cloth or fabric has been given a finish that ensures that dust and dirt adhere to it less readily and the fabric does not attract them.
Flame-retardant
The use of inherently flame-retardant fibers ensures extra safety and protection. Textile material that is flame retardant inhibits fires from starting and delays their spreading.
Stability
Various types of fiber have a low degree of shrinkage. Thanks to special methods of production and professional processing by the manufacturer, the tent fabric remains stable. This enables a tent or awning to be stretched taut.
Sun protective
This fabric resists the nuisance caused by sunlight and the heat resulting from sunlight. TenCate tent and awning fabric is well able to withstand UV radiation and thus provides effective protection from the sun.
Colourfast
The right choice of dyes and colourings with excellent colourfastness ensures that tent and awning fabric retain their colour, even when they are exposed to sun and rain for many seasons.
Durable
A number of studies and tests have proven that the best raw materials, the right combination of fibers, the weaving technique chosen and
good finishes result in excellent durability. Good maintenance will increase lifespan even further.
Moisture regulating
Fibers like cotton and PVA have a high moisture-absorbent capability and are able to get rid of moisture quickly from this textile material.
Strong
An ingenious combination of fibers, yarns, weaving and finishing gives the textile material its strength. The right processing and smart construction enhance this feature.
Water repellent
The combination of fibers, construction and processing results in a textile material that repels water.
After you have bought your tent, the cotton tent cloth may in the first instance still allow a little moisture to pass through. However, during the first shower the fabric will become saturated, causing it to close as it were and thus allow no further water to pass through.
Every type of tent cloth requires maintenance, however strong and weather-resistant the material may be. The following tips will enable you to enjoy your tent for even longer.
Tent repairs
Repairs from £30 or talk to us and we can supply options for you to do the repair at home yourself saving even more money.
From small hole to zip, ground sheet and panel replacement.
Tent poles
We are able to order in poles to match your current sizes, lead time required to buy in the sizes you want.
Pre season servicing
Service you awning before you put it away and before the pre-season rush. prices start at £60.00 plus materials.
For more information in regards your tent and awning, please feel free to contact OSS or go to the site at OUTDOOR SEWING SOLUTIONS
Walking foot sewing machine as used by OUTDOOR SEWING SOLUTIONS
A needle shoves thread up and down, and somehow a seam is formed.
Here’s a little YouTube video of this:
What is that thread latching to? How, if the needle just bobs up and down, does the thread lock in place?
A great GIF reveals what is going on inside the machine as the needle does its little dance:
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Beneath the needle (as the GIF shows at a very slowed down speed) a hook rotates, capturing the thread from above and looping it around another thread, this one reeling from the bobbin below. The two threads interlock around the layers of fabric, binding them to one another.
So it’s not magic; it’s mechanics. And to me, that’s even neater.
Find out the boat cleaning jobs you need to do to get your vessel into excellent shape before she heads out on the water
When it comes to boat cleaning we’ve got all the tips and advice you need to leave her sparkling.
First off, make sure you have all the boat cleaning products you need to hand to do the job properly. After all, there’s nothing worse than putting in the hours to find out you’ll have to do it all again, or worse, you’ve damaged your boat.
The essential equipment and products you’ll need
Begin by taping the waterline of the boat so as not to get any products on the underside or remove the antifouling as you clean.
Next, give your boat a good hose down with fresh water and then apply the boat wash liberally using a soft bristle brush. Make sure you’ve gone over all of the boat and work to improve the appearance of any substantial marks using a stain remover.
Once this is complete, rinse the boat down again so as to get rid of any soapsuds that may be left on. You can pick up a good boat wash for £7 to £14 from various outdoor stores or chandleries. Well-known brands include Starbite, 3M and Pro Marine. And if you like doing your bit for Mother Nature, there are also a number of environmentally-friendly boat cleaning products you can get your hands on.
Be careful not to use a household detergent such as washing-up liquid when cleaning your boat as it will strip existing layers of wax off the boat, meaning you’ll have to apply wax to it more often in future. Washing-up liquid also wasn’t meant for the marine environment and can be bad for waterways.
Using a dry cloth, apply an even layer of boat polish on to your vessel. Once you’ve covered the boat fully, wipe her down with a dry rag or towel, helping to remove any dust from the boat before you apply the wax. A good boat polish could set you back up to £18 with a number of brands offering good products.
Next thing on the list; in circular motions, cover your boat in boat wax. Ensure that you don’t miss any patches, as the wax is what will give you that fantastic shiny finish. Once you’re done, go over the wax with a dry towel to reveal a sparkling clean hull – as good as new. You should be able to pick up a good boat wax for between £10 and £20 from chandleries or outdoor stores.
Read more at http://www.ybw.com/expert-advice/beginners-guide-to-boat-cleaning-1032#vjIPMdWcDQ1PM1Bt.99
Source: Yachting and Boating world
The cover should be soaked in lukewarm water (not exceeding 40 degrees). It should then be scrubbed lightly with a mild soap (no detergents), use Fairy, Lux or a Simple soap. Flakes are preferable, but you can rub the bar of soap over the canvas. This can be done on board in situ, on the pontoon, at home on your patio, or in the bath!. Rinse the cover with warm water and leave to dry naturally. Any windows in the cover may be washed in the same way, using lukewarm water and a mild soap, but do not use abrasives or bleaches. DO NOT PRESSURE WASH. After washing, you may wish to consider re-proofing the canvas. i.e. adding the protective waterproof coating to the top side.
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This collection is designed as a reference point of good information from many sources in regards to awning repairs, maintenance and servicing.
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This article appeared in Y&Y – 2015.
The second weekend of coaching for the RS Tera North squad was held on 28 and 29 November and was hosted by Leigh and Lowton SC. The forecast was for high winds throughout the weekend so the Coaches were a bit stumped when they arrived early on Saturday morning to find little or no wind at all.
By the time the 25 strong squad had arrived, rigged, been briefed and got changed the wind had picked up and the fleet went afloat to practice using their tell tales. The more experienced helms sailed in the stronger wind coached by Bernard and Georgie, with the less experienced group sailing in a quieter area with coaches Brett and Julie. A long session saw lots of smiling faces come ashore – happy sailors ready for lunch and keen to get back out on the water!
The afternoon session gave more focus to upwind sailing and by the end of the day it was clear that the fleet were now much sharper and that despite the driving rain occasionally sticking the tell tales to the sail, everyone was able to read and interpret them and make appropriate decisions on sail setting. Fleet racing gave everyone a chance to show how much they had progressed.
Sunday saw a very early start with the sailors sent out just after Coach Graeme’s fitness session and before the wind really picked up. It was fantastic to watch the fleet reveling in the windy conditions, with even the smallest helms coping well with reefed sails. A quick lunch was had then it was back on the water for the final sailing session, the fleet coming ashore just as the wind really picked up. Masts were quickly taken down and sails furled whilst we watched the tops being blown off the waves!
After a great debriefing session the fleet set off on their way home, all smiling after a wonderful weekend.
This article appeared in Yachts and Yachting – 2015
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/186947/RS-Tera-Northern-Squad-Training
Northern Feva Open Meetings 2016
Organising Authority – UK RS Feva Class Association in conjunction with host yacht and sailing clubs has organized the following Northern open meeting during 2016:-
26, 27 & 28 March – Ullswater yacht club
11 June – Yorkshire Dales sailing club
9 & 10 July – Isle of Man yacht club
16 & 17 July – Filey sailing club
The events are open to all RS Feva sailors and there will be prizes at each event depending on the numbers attending. The overall race series will comprise of all 4 events with 3 to count towards an overall winner.
Further details about the events and their locations will be published on the UK RS Feva Class Association website, www.rsfeva.org.uk in due course.
More information can be found at http://www.rsteranorth.co.uk/
