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From TRASH to TREASURE: Creating Sails from Recycled Plastic
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- We are down at Kemp Sails in Dorset, and we are trying our hand at the sewing machine this week. And even better, we are using a pretty revolutionary material, which is made from recycled plastics. Is this the future of sail cloth?
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About Our Boat
- Name pronunciation (Tay-Lee), its Welsh, feel free to call her Too-Loo/Te-a-lu/Teaugukug/Tulu
- 1987 Colvic Victor Ketch
- 40ft/12m
- Two Cabins
- Encapsulated Keel and Skeg-Hung Rudder
- 13 Tonnes
About Us
We are Becka and Zach, a couple who, in 2020, dreamt of sailing off into the big blue. Trouble is- we were in a pandemic, had a university degree to finish, on a student budget, only had ever sailed dingies, oh and didn’t have a boat. The dream seemed not only unrealistic but pretty insane.
However, we worked hard, finished our degrees, worked as many hours as physically possible, saved with all our might, got experience and in March 2022 bought our very own sailboat, Teulu. Having little sailing experience and being a young couple, we have encountered a tonne of hurdles and made plenty of mistakes! but for every downfall, there has always been a reason to dust ourselves off and carry on.
We hope you can join us as we sail around the world and keep #bloodydoingit
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:34 The Design Process
03:48 Cutting the Material
04:36 What is this material?
05:45 Sticking (not seaming, yet)
07:17 Zach, you're up!
09:17 Head, Tack and Clew Patches
10:34 The finishing touches
16:29 Teulu's Newest Sail
19:10 Next time on TT
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Hope you enjoyed joining us at Kemp Sails this week and seeing how some measurements we took in Curacao, help a design go from data to a tangible sail, that will help transport us over miles of ocean.
What do you think of the Dimension Polyant Clean-Tec material? Is using recycled plastics the future of sail cloth?
Let's first give it some time to show, and probably prove itself. So, we'll just "have to" stay following you two ...!👴😁😉🤭🤗
(Forgotten to let this stick on top?👴😉)
I don't know if it is the future of sail cloth but there is a part of me that hopes not. It seems that it is just postponing the need to dispose of plastic as I am sure the sails have a useful life. The world needs less plastic of all types. I noticed in one of your videos that you had a book on Ellen MacArthur who, as you know, was the fastest solo sailer to sail around the world in 2005. I became interested in her because of her advocacy for a Circular Economy. If there was some way to process their used sails into the raw materials to make another sail, that would be great.
@@stig2795 any sails that uses less virgin material, in our eyes, is a win. Obviously 100% recycled would be closer to a circular economy but you have to start somewhere and we feel this is a step in the right direction
@TeuluTribe Thanks for the response and I agree; I am new to sailing; had my first lessons this summer and did not realize high performance sails are made of plastic so using recycled plastic is definitely a step in the right direction. I just get a bit suspicious when I read all these sustainable sounding marketing names. According to the company that makes 'cleenTEC®'; "The term “cleen” is made up of the words clean and green and is thus intended to encompass all aspects of sustainability." Let's hope so; there is a lot of greenwashing out there.
A new sail truly is a thing of beauty.
Love seeing British craftsmen(and women)taking pride and having faith in their work. Whether it be in an industrial estate or a garden shed, it’ll do for me.
Another lovely episode, thank you and best wishes from Carmarthenshire, Wales😊x
So much technology and gizmos in Sailmaking these days but it was good to see a needle and palm, I still have my needles wrapped up in a scrap of oily sail cloth, my trusty palm, lump of Beeswax, Fids, etc. all in my Bosuns bag. Those were great days. Lovely video glad you made it back to the boat!
Excellent explanation and demonstration learnt something about sails even for this twenty five year experience sailor
Glad you found it insightful 😊
Here I thought it was just a triangle with a lot of reinforcing for a sail. You schooled me on that. Many happy miles with that beautiful sail. Cheers
Wow! That was so interesting. I had no idea.
Glad you liked it!
Good to see you supporting manufacturing in your own country, even though the price might have been higher than offshore products. Respect to Kemp sails for skillfully persevering and innovating in a very competitive market.
Really enjoyed that video. great technical film making and a great input from Kemp sails made for an informative and interesting video, bravo!
Cheers, they really know their stuff 😊
What an excellent episode. We're all sailors but how many of us know what goes into making our boat's "Main Engine"
Fantastic video. It's always great to learn something new. At least when I'm in the pub or office, I can hold a conversation about how sails are measured and made. Fab video. N
It was really interesting to learn how to built a sail. A beautiful sail.This clothe is amazing. Welcome back to Varadero ! It’s less sunny in Colombia. And really wonderful. Nice to see you with this video Sylvie
I sail dinghies' and a 16 ft cat, but I have to admit this is the most informative sail video I've seen, thanks guys.🙂
We love our Kemp Sail's!
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Amazing work to make the sails. It reminds me of craftsmen of yesteryear.
Brilliantly enjoyable episode, guys! 🙌🏻
Hello to the both of you. I feel invested in you guys at this point. I hope that new material proves to be worth the effort of gettin* it to and up on the boat. This was a very cool video. Most of us have never considered how a sail is made. I know I use sail thread to fix stuff on my Jeep from time to time because it don’t come any stronger than sail thread! Much love to the both of you and fair winds!
A really fascinating insight into sailmaking. Great episode. Great job by Kemp Sails.
Wow thanks for sharing that, so interesting.
Awesome episode guys, great job on the sail, such a great company. My sails are Kemp, but not quite so new…..😢. Look forward to seeing how you get on with the boat work. Andy UK
Love seeing all the hard work go into the sails! And recycled plastic too!
Love that the sail fabric is partially made of recycled plastic! Safe travels ❤
Such a well-produced episode! Good for you going for that sail material. We are jib shopping, so maybe we'll reach out to Kemp, what a cool shop. You were so kind to visit with me at Annapolis, thank you. I know that is an exhausting event. Namaste.
Great video watching sails made! Interesting
This summer I bought my first sailing boat which I keep moored on the river at Wareham. Great to see you guys in my neck of the woods 🙂. I've been learning to sail it and one thing I was finding is that the leech of the main sail flaps a bit when the wind gets up. If only I'd known about that leech line! So this video was both entertaining and educational, now I won't look like such a rookie with my sails flapping all over the place! 😂 Keep up the great work guys, love the videos 👍
Hi Becka and Zach. Wow! Brilliant episode this week. Kemp Sails have done themselves a big favour, by letting you film the process of measuring; designing; cutting and making the sails for Teulu. That was an education in its own right. Well done for rolling up your sleeves and doing some of the work yourselves. Can't wait to see you back on the boat, with your new sails hoisted. Fair Winds. Russ. UK.
Hi Russ! It’s nice that we can both help each other out, we are so grateful of all the help that have given us. Thanks 🙏
I grew up in Dorset so when you said you were at Kemp sails I googled them and found they are just down the road from where I lived as a teenager. I eve n did a little sailing on the river there. My parents ended up living on Poole Harbour. Of course, I lived in Wareham in 1960 so I’m sure it has changed a lot. I live in Dallas in the US now but Dorset is still what I think of as home. O
There are some really beautiful areas around there! Glad we could show you home again for a bit 😊
Great vid tx. Greg and the Kemp team look after our sails too, and made our canvas. Very happy with the service and results
They are a very dedicated team 😊
Lovely couple
Thanks ☺️
Rob in Kemp Sails showed wonderful skills and patience... Who knew there was so much in making a sail? Great video guys! Stay Safe & Fair Winds!! ☘
Brilliant as usual. Really interesting seeing how much work, skill and craftsmanship goes into sails, great to highlight UK family businesses too!
Really looking forward to the next one, boat work!
Take care both, every happiness to you.🙏
Thank you! We were shocked too. Where we can we love to support family businesses like Kemp 😊
Your adventures make me wish I were 50 years younger! But I don’t know if I would have had your ability to throw all to the wind! Trying to be funny! Good luck getting all ship shape and movin on! God Bless and stay safe! Looking forward to following you as you go!!
Hi Becka and Zach. Just had a reply from Rob at 'Kemp Sails', to thank me for the email I sent. He's very appreciative, both of my email and for your custom. He says they helped you service the original sails, when you bought 'Teulu'. I still can't get over the 800 - 1000 pieces of cloth to make the sail. Amazing.
Thanks
Thanks so much Ralph! That means a lot 😀
So fun to see the sail fabrication at that detail. Nice to have a small sail loft.
It was so cool to witness it go from design to being stitched (even if we did a few wonky stitches in there 🤣)
Hi Becka and Zach. Just a quickie to let you know, I've emailed 'Kemp Sails' to thank them for allowing you to film the process of making the new sails for 'Teulu'. Russ.
Awww thanks Russ!
Fabulously interesting episode, thank you.
What a craftsmanship (hope this is the correct word) from Kemp sails, great video. Just in time back in Aruba, it's getting cold here ☺.
They really are exceptional at what they do! Perfect timing 😊
An awesome video. Complicated things those sails, hope to see that new material working.
We can’t wait to see the sail out for the first time!
That was really interesting on how the sail is made..👍
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Great video. I really enjoyed watching the whole process of building the sail. I had no idea how many separate panels go into the construction of a single sail. You are both braver than I, I would have never gone near that sewing machine. It was good to see a young man learning the trade for the next generation of people needing sails. Welcome home. Now get to work. 😄 Stay safe. ❤🙏
Absolutely, great choice of subject and Rob is so patience to take time and explain each step. The time he invested talking to me meant I was confident to go ahead and order.
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s lovely that Kemp sails is a family run business, that young man is Robs son Angus 😊
“….can’t be a minimalist when owning a boat” lol
I knew sails were costly, now I can see why. With the thought and engineering that goes into them. Wish you guys many a happy mile with them.
It’s crazy isn’t it! Thanks you 🙏
Lovely ‘wind blankets’
I’m loving the tech insights into sailing gear, the artisans needed to keep a blue water boat moving. Great stuff
Haha love that name for them! Glad you enjoyed 😀
Champions 😊😊
well, now that I'm all caught up with the Teulu adventures, Can't wait for the next incredible video.
As an ex sailmaker I can tell you that sail is legitimately high quality. Nothing fancy and everything that is tried and tested. Will be interesting to see how the sail cloth performs over the years to come. Good video and what a good team Kemp Sails seems to be.
Bittersweet to be heading back to Teulu I am sure.
Thank you to you both another great episode 👍👍⛵️⛵️
Cheers Stuart! 😁
Good choice with laminate. The boat will sail much better. Now you need a laminate mainsail....
Maybe one day!
This was really fascinating to watch, thank you for this video!
Really enjoyed this! My partner does marine canvas and was very interesting to see how sails are made. they have a pretty high tech setup there at kemp. well done!
I kept thinking, how would you get the sail back to the boat. Amazed to see how compact and light it is. Looking forward to next video.
It’s amazing how small it folds down too!
Very interestinig epi
Cheers 😊
Fascinating to see your new sail being made…I had no idea how many pieces it took … can’t wait to see it unfurled, best wishes
Neither did we! So many small bits, that all fit perfectly together- it’s so cool to see 😀
Your video production has gotten really good! New camera gear? Beautiful sails by the way, safe travels!
No new camera gear, just learning how to use ours 😀 That means a lot, thanks!
WoW..I think that was very interesting and educational..🤔👍and it's that we also have good sailmakers in the Netherlands otherwise....😁
Welcome back to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and good luck on your many..uuhh..few boat jobs😅 in Aruba..👍💪💪👊
Glad you think so Ronald! Thank you 🙏
Great video thanks guys! Really cool to see the sails being made! It'll be really satisfying to know you played a part in making your sail!
Thanks Tom, we loved that we got to help make it ❤️
Great video
That was really cool, thanks for sharing, I'm So happy for u both, what a fabulous adventure we are so lucky to be having. I'm really excited to see how Teulu sails with her new sheet. Luv yas💞🤣🌈
Cheers, we sure are lucky. Can’t wait to get the new sail up!
Brilliant. Best episode yet. Well done Kemp
That was an awesome video guys well done never seen how a sail was made .A lot work goes into that .
It really surprised us too 🤯
Euw…New Sail…Very Impressive 👍 Yer boat got a “Major” Improvement😜 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎
Such an improvement! Ah we cannot wait to hoist it. Thanks Steven!
I used to do boating but with engines and always wondered what it takes to make a sail of any description! Thanks guys and to Kemp Sails that was fantastic to watch and good luck with your onward journeys!
I think that there is far more that goes into sail making than most people think. Cheers!
Beautiful sail and lovely video. Furling. As you are (will be) furling your front sails and probably can operate this from the cockpit, considering your serious blue water trips, I was wondering if it were possible to furl the mainsail too. I know that the answer is yes, by the way. Then the question would be in-mast, or in-boom. In an after-market situation like yours with a fine mast that still can last years or decades, likely in-boom furling would be the easiest, cheapest, decision. But I don't know. As I cannot oversee implications, I also have no clue of what such an upgrade (?) would cost. And I don't even know if it were possible to furl a mainsail from the cockpit without expensive electric or hydraulic aids.
But, reefing a mainsail in heavy ocean water can be quite a thing, or at least a challenging feeling - even when you're not faint of heart.
So, have you considered such a furling option?
It’s definitely something we have thought about doing. However, we won’t be doing it anytime soon. It’ll be nice for down wind passages that we can now take reefs from the cockpit area 😊
Nice
Thanks 😊
ok, you two great people, take it from one who renovates old plastic boats in KW, DONT EVER USE
GLASS PARTICULES WITHOUT MASKS!!! Those glass particles or dust are highly dangerous. Mads should know this. Breathing this stuff to thicken epoxy will kill you. The glass particles will go straight into your LUNGS. Please use your masks bc we want years of your channel. You just learned to wear protective eyewear all the time while working. Zack learned a valuable lesson.
What a brilliant life you lead. Enjoy the rest home
We are so grateful to lead this life! 😀
Stepping it up once again.. love you guys
Thank you guys!
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carb cleaner works good on bee nests that have to go. Instant resolution.
Nice episode!👴🤗
Too bad Rob did not explain the difference between roller sails and roller reefing sails.👴🧐😞
A mistake often made...👴😳😱
Thanks, we’ll have to explain it in another episode!
Someone just needs to make a scientific discovery so that they can integrate solar cells into the sail itself, like sticking solar film onto the sail. Then your entire sail could be a solar panel.
That would be wicked 😍
Pretty sure it's been done? Or it's a concept being tested at least
Great video! Nice to make your own sail! Stay safe!!
Nice one Jeremy!
Im surprised you didnt put your name on it
We did think about it 😅
Brave .... 😉
😂
Haha maybe! But so much fun 😉
Men with skills, should be rated better, better brush up on mine !
There’s always something more to learn.