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METHOD

Method and sources | Sailmaker's Fieldbook

How the desk turns technical sources into dated, bounded field notes.

25 August 2026Reading time 5 minFieldbook Desk
A sailor sighting up a mast while another checks a turnbuckle at deck level
A sailor sighting up a mast while another checks a turnbuckle at deck level

Question, source, observation, boundary

Each note starts with a practical question. The desk prefers official references, manufacturer manuals and repair guides for the fact that needs support. We paraphrase only the part needed, date the check and explain what still depends on the boat.

Why the matrix is cautious

The Sail Fit Matrix groups decisions without pretending to calculate a sail design. Boat context, sail, cloth family, wind band and use are prompts for a better conversation with a sailmaker, not an automatic prescription.

Updates and corrections

Technical pages are reviewed when a linked manual, material description or rule changes. A changed source can affect wording without making every general principle disappear. Open the source index or use the matrix.