• Always try to rig and derig your sail on grass or sand, to avoid damaging the sail.
  • After use in fresh water, rinse or spray the sail with tap water to prevent mold formation. Saltwater prevents mold formation.
  • Rolling the sail avoids kinks and creases.
  • Avoid exposing the sail to UV light more than necessary, after sailing, it is better to derig than to let it dry in full sun.
  • Only dry the sail when it is rigged, with part of the tension released. Do not dry it by letting it flutter in the wind. Preferably let it dry in the shade.
  • If a sail is rolled up wet, put it upright with the mastsleeve at the top so that as much water as possible can get out.
Source: tips from North Sails and Arrows.