We tore the edge of the mainsail last season coming over from Sicily to Albania. We were lucky enough to find a local sail loft who fixed that tear for only 35 euro a few weeks ago. We were unlucky enough to put another tear in the sail when putting it back on (I don’t know my own strength). After careful study, Trip found another weak patch in the main that needed attention. Friends offered us their Barracuda sewing machine, which Trip spent the better part of one day repairing only to find the stitching was horrible. So hand stitching it was, but we’re now in good shape for the season or next. Probably will be shopping for a new mainsail before we cross the Atlantic again, though.