Tortola, British Virgin Islands, circa 1980. A new sail inventory from Shore Sails, these photos were taken for their first fitting, with Rod Stephens, Dan Neri, and Billy Havlicek. Dan had designed them, Rod wanted to check that all was OK.

Rod looks on to make sure the helm is neutral. Note that the aft end of the coach roof is not yet "restored".

Rod and Dan check the first reef cringle; note that there was not truly enough breeze, despite the Trade Winds, but Rod was always meticulous in his attention to detail.