Sails and Rig Solutions - Reparación de velas y jarcia en Mallorca

Sails and Rig Solutions (SRS) is a Mallorca-based company specializing in sails, rigging, and accessories for recreational and racing boats. Its approach sets it apart: most companies in the industry focus on a single component—sails or rigging—but SRS treats the rigging and the sail as a single system. The mast trim determines how the sail performs, and the sail requires properly calibrated rigging. That’s why they come on board, measure the entire setup, and wrap up each project with a sea trial to confirm that everything works.

Their philosophy is: “Most companies make sails. We make them work together.” First, they listen to the boat owner and work with them to define a goal: to ensure the boat is tailored to their sailing style, whether it’s leisure cruising or racing.

Who’s Behind It

The company is led by Juan Ignacio Merayo Gianelli, who has lived in Mallorca since 2001. He joined the Balearic Islands sailing team early on and later the national team, representing Spain in European championships in France and Finland and in a world championship in Japan. He has led SRS since 2020 and brings that racing experience to his work on every boat.

Sails

• Custom sails for cruising and racing, made with the finest materials.
• Sail repairs: tears, seams, reinforcements, luff bands, and battens.
• Inspection of the fabric’s condition and structure to recommend the most appropriate repair.
• Maintenance to ensure the sails perform well all season long.

Standing and Running Rigging

• Inspection of shrouds, forestays, terminals, spreaders, and fittings.
• Modification and replacement of standing rigging.
• Running rigging: halyards, sheets, and control lines.
• Mast trim tailored to the sails and type of sailing.

Consulting and Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance extends the boat’s lifespan and makes sailing safer and more efficient. SRS advises the boat owner on what to inspect, when, and in what order of priority, using a racer’s perspective.

Where We Operate

We provide services in Palma and throughout the rest of Mallorca, on boats moored at Port Adriano, Andratx, Pollença, and other marinas on the island.

Tips for Extending the Life of Sails and Rigging

• Rinse the sails with fresh water from time to time and store them dry. Salt and moisture degrade fabrics and seams.
• Inspect the terminals on the rigging for fine cracks or rust. These are often early warning signs of a failure.
• Replacing the standing rigging every few years, depending on usage and the type of boat, is a basic safety measure. Request an inspection if you don’t know how old it is.
• If the boat heels more than it should or doesn’t point well, the problem is often not the sail but the mast trim.

Cruising or racing: different sails for each use

• Cruising sails: designed for durability, ease of handling, and UV resistance. They’re usually made from fabrics like Dacron and feature UV protection on furling sails.
• Racing sails: designed to maintain their shape in shifting winds, featuring high-performance laminates and optimized cuts.
• Sails for classic boats: combine traditional aesthetics with modern materials.

SRS designs each sail according to the boat, the rigging, and the owner’s sailing style, and adjusts it on board.

The Rigging-Sail Synergy

A new sail on poorly adjusted rigging does not perform well. Here are some examples of why SRS works on both aspects together:

• The mast rake and stay tension change the shape of the genoa.
• The mast bend must match the clew curve of the mainsail.
• Worn-out working rigging prevents the sail from being adjusted properly, even if it’s new.

That’s why every project ends with a sea trial to verify that the entire system functions as designed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only make racing sails? No. We work with both cruising and racing boats, and tailor each solution to the boat’s actual use.

What does the sea trial include? Checking on board to ensure that the sail and rigging work well together after the work is completed.

How do I contact you? By phone or email to request an inspection or a quote.

Do you sell rigging accessories? Yes. In addition to sails and rigging, they carry accessories from leading brands in the industry.

Do you provide maintenance advice? Yes, through a consulting service and scheduled maintenance.