The top of a completely new genoa (just 2-3 months old) had already been torn off and the clew was burned off cold and a stainless steel ring was applied with a polyester band, here the dacron had already started to fray considerably. Top repaired with 3 Dyneema straps which are stitched 50 cm to the sail BB + SB and the clew repaired / reinforced with leather.