Wetherby - North Yorkshire - Telephone: 0776 467 9449 - Email: info@outdoorsewingsolutions.co.uk
Kiwi Sailmaker martin Miller
Don’t forget to check our Link page at OUTDOOR SEWING SOLUTIONS
As we learn more and deal with more companies within the Outdoor and leisure industries, we will post on our links page and keep updating as we go.
If you feel we should add other helpful site, please send us the link and we will see if we agree.
We will continue to add links, so keep coming back for tips and helpful websites.
Check out our Google Plus page for tips
The high performance silicone-based waterproofing has been trusted by professionals and outdoor enthusiasts for years. By using it you can restore the waterproofing of any outdoor fabrics, including boat covers.
Nothing takes the fun out of camping like a leaking tent. Fortunately, Fabsil can help. Fabsil Universal Protector Liquid replicates the original water-repellent finish found on all kinds of outdoor gear and equipment, and can help keep you dry in even the wettest weather.
Trusted by professionals and outdoor enthusiasts for years, Fabsil Universal Protector is a high-performance, silicone-based waterproofing treatment, suitable for use on tents, boat covers, parasols, garden chairs, and umbrellas.
Fabsil Universal Protector 600ml
Fabsil Universal Silicone Waterproofer – 2.5 Litres
Fabsil Universal Silicone Waterproofer – 5
Due to popular demand OUTDOOR SEWING SOLUTIONS is now stocking Fabsil Waterproof Protector.
Warning: Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Contains Zirconium butanolate. May produce an allergic reaction.
Contains: NAPHTHA
Found this little video on YouTube.
I hope you find it an insight of what goes into the manufacture of your sail.
Click here: The Making of one design sails
One-design is a form of racing where all boats are virtually identical or similar in design.
Class-legal boats race each other without any handicap calculations, start at the same time, and the winner is the first to cross the finish line.
There are more than 150 actively raced one-design classes in the UK. The classes range from eight-foot Optimist dinghies to the 12 Meter sailboats and beyond.
One-design classes are broken down into fleets that are located at yacht clubs and community sailing programs. Club or fleet racing takes place on a regular basis all over the country, and many fleets welcome newcomers. Contact your local yacht club or community program to get involved in one-design sailing and ask for the name of the fleet captain(s).
I am the fleet slow fleet captains at Ripon Sailing club in North Yorkshire.
Find out more about fleets and classes sailed at Ripon Sailing Club at one design fleets, Ripon Sailing Club
#leatherwork #Bag #repair
Repairs in 10 minutes, no problem, book in and we will repair while you wait (where possible).
With continued exposure to sunlight and weather the threads we use are formulated to prevent colour fade and retain strength by spinning a sheath of cotton around a core of continuous filament polyester. It is then coated with an anti-wicking agent to prevent water absorption and water migration along the thread, thus assisting the thread to maintain its dexterity.
We offer concept design services through to consumer project management and everything in between including: concept consultancy, design, fabric textile specification, prototyping, knife and laser cutting, product fabrication.
Outdoor Sewing Solutions are currently undertaking work for companies from a wide spectrum of industry sectors mostly involved in the leisure activity sectors such as Caravan accessories, Caravan awning manufactures, Climbing walls manufactures, Marine servicing, Boat building. We have also taken on work for others including The Institute for Outdoor Learning.
The Heavy-duty sewing machines in our workshop allow OSS to handle a massive range of material weights.
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:
CLICK ON IMAGE TO MAKE IT WORK
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.
Contact us for commercial cleaning option Commercial Awning Cleaning
Northern Feva Open Training
20 Sailors battled snow, ice, 40 knot winds and freezing temperatures at Yorkshire Dales sailing club at Grimwith Reservoir for the 1st Northern feva training weekend.
The weekend started with great excitement and a briefing on teamwork and fitness from the coach Dave Hivey. The sailors, including 7 youth sailors from Ripon, were then put through the paces with a 5 mile run around the reservoir to warm up.
After a hearty lunch, extra layers were put on and the hardy sailors went out for a blast in the Arctic conditions with gusts hitting over 30 – 35 knots. Lots of short races targeted at upwind and downwind techniques kept the sailors warm and gave Dave a good insight into the sailor’s boat handling skills and areas to focus on.
After breaking the ice on the rigging the sailors put the boats away for the night and the full debrief took place back in the warmth of the class room.
Sunday, despite still being cold, saw a calmer morning with a lovely breeze and the sailors were straight on the water after the morning briefing. Short races and communication was the order of the day, along with a bit of swimming as a further 35 knots squall came through just before lunch. After lunch, the wind conditions were ideal and further racing and instruction took place, focussing on starting, mark rounding and downwind technique.
A great weekend of sailing was had by all and everyone appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed it, even if a little cold! Looking forward to the next training weekend on 30 & 31 January at Leigh & Lowton sailing club.
If you are interested in sailing Feva’s (The RYA pathway double hander), training or want any advice please do hesitate to contact Cathy or Dave Rastrick – RS Feva Association Representatives North cathyrastrick@talktalk.net or speak to Mike Saul or Martin Miller at the club.
Additional information regarding other training and open meetings that are going on round the country can be found on the UK RS Feva association website www.rsfeva.org.uk
When starting my new venture I knew that being a sailmaking in landlocked North of England was not a great business plan.
With a little market research it came apparent although there is a little cover manufacturing in the North of England, there was no service support for many outdoor sewn products. Bell tents to swimming pool cover repairs were amongst the first project I found along with structural design constancy and prototyping services were required for small to Multinational companies.
Solutions were required for new products and servicing of existing products.
Outdoor Sewing Solutions are currently undertaking work for companies from a wide spectrum of industry sectors mostly involved in the leisure activity sectors such as Caravan accessories, Caravan awning manufactures, Climbing walls manufactures, Marine servicing, Boat building and more including The Institute for Outdoor Learning.
CONCEPT TO CONSUMER:
project management: concept consultancy, design, fabric textile specification, prototyping, knife and laser cutting, product fabrication.
Repair and servicing:
Services: Alterations (awning extension & reductions), Cleaning, Accessories shop,
Products: Caravan awnings, Sails, Swimming pool covers, Sail Shades
Specialising in heavy duty sewn products with a broad range of services across many sectors.
Heavy-duty sewing machines allow OSS to handle a massive range of material weights.
