How does one ditch "old bags," or does anyone one need them?

[Citroen/Dave]

I have about a month to go before my new CP16/2 sails are due to arrive.

What is the proper way to discard an '85 original main and jib? I feel like there ought to be a patriotic way like burning them in respect to the many miles these soft "old bags" have travelled with the previous owners.

I have used them four times, never got in irons, and had to reef the main on two trips.  No complaints other than the Bimini/low boom clearance problem that has my DIY Bimini project on hold. I am looking forward to better sailing performance; "Slow Dancing" might just dance more upright and pick up the tempo a little with the new sails!

If anyone wants them, (next month), they are yours for the cost of shipping.  If you have a "new" old boat and are in the position that anything is better than nothing, then leave a message.

Citroen/Dave in Lynchburg, Virginia

[Andrew]

give these guys some consideration...they re-cycle sails and give you a tote or some other items of trade. I just sent them some sails but have not received the merchandise back yet, but it's a great way to get something for old sails. They can incorporate your sail insignia's into a custom design.

http://www.seabags.com/recycle-your-sail

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[Citroen/Dave]

Wow, Andrew!  Great response!

I still have a month to go if anyone else is interested.

Dave

[skip1930]

Andrew has a good idea.
Make sea bags out of the old 'canvas'.
Make a boom tent.
Make a storm chute [sea anchor]
Start a business, the government needs your money.

skip.

[Pacman]

I would like to try them.  They are probably better than mine, at least the mainsail.

I am still using the original mainsail on my 1976 C-16.

My jib is ok but my main is in very sad shape.

I'll PM my mailing address.

Thanks!

[Andrew]

....forgot to mention another place that does the same thing as SeaBags in Southport, NC

http://www.southportsailmakers.com/recycleyoursail.html

[Billy]

Another in Tarpon Springs, FL. Castaway Sails.

Pretty much the same thing.

[Citroen/Dave]

The old sails have been asked for and they will be shipped after the new sails arrive.

Thanks.