I have just acquired a Mistral one design race sail 6.6. what I would like to do is recut it to produce a light wind sail for use on my fun yacht on a beach that can often be fairly soft, the ability to get going and sail is more important than speed. This is the yacht its going on ski axles, front suspension, adjustable mast rake and 5.5 mast.



I have read through all the post about re-cutting but I am left with a few questions that I hope someone will clarify and also make suggestions that I have not thought about. I have checked the luff curve on my mast and made a template, this is how I loaded the mast with 30kg, did I do it right?



This is the sail I would like to recut with my current sail laid on top, it looks like I should be able to use the existing eylet as my out haul?



I have no experience of windsurf sails but I presume this is what is referred to as a cam? It has these on the middle battens, do I deconstruct and refit a simple batten socket immediately behind the luff pocket.



When I make my luff pocket how close a fit should it be to my mast, is it useful to have the S shape referred to and if so from what distance do you start to give it the extra width?
Finally I have seen some sails with luff pockets that do not extend to the bottom of the sail, is there any benefit for me if so how long and booms with and without rowlocks again what is best for my situation..
I look forward to reading your thoughts and advice.
Les