G'day had a bit of adventure today and had a side stay break on the 5.8. Unfortunately we were on the far side of the course out of Robe and were getting too close to the rocks so had to jettison the mast and sails for the rescue boat to successfully tow us, leaving the mast to float towards Baudin Island.
I now need a full rig and presume my insurance company will cover it. Can someone explain to me the pro's and con's of different mast's and sails available to me in South Australia? Do the sails have different cut's or are they all standard? battens? downhauls? mast rotation? mast fittings?
I have never considered buying any of this new before so have never researched it but now need to get this all replaced asap so any assistance gratefully accepted.
regards Jeff Southall