Not to put too fine a point on it-my only new sail at the NA's was my #1-but the main was new earlier in the season. My sails get quite a bit of use during the season, so I try to keep them on a reasonable replacement schedule. I also try to stagger my purchases so I don't have my entire inventory losing shape at the same time (and so I don't go broke!). Besides Bengt, I have to do something to compensate for my 400 pounds of extra boat weight!

I know that at some previous regattas, some boats measured in quite a few crispy sails-I don't think I've ever been on top of the "arms race".