12th December 2014
When thinking about what materials to use as a membrane I came across this – regatta sail sheet. This is made of a laminate with mylar (clear film) with strands of kevlar and carbonfibre within – a very expensive material when new, but with a short lifespan in terms of use in sailing. This project could potentially breathe new life into old unwanted sails.
In search for old sails I visited the local marina shop and sail maker (pictured above)
Prototypes showing daylight coming through the sail