Here's a photo I happen to have now. The awning is has PVC pipes (1 1/2") sewn into them for support and these are held up in tension by the halyards. If tensioned snugly they withstand some good wind. Just be sure to make the width as wide or wider than the beam.
  I used a light weight awning fabric from SailRite for this set. Can't recall the name now. Use to always use sunbrella but its a bit heavy and is more bulky when rolled up. This stuff rolls tight and I just lash 'em to the lifelines when cruising. Put up and take down is only about 10 min.
  Ray

"Harvey J. Karten" <hjkarten@ucsd.edu> wrote:
      Hi Ray,
  Could you post some pictures showing your awning design?
  regards,
  Harvey
    ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ray Horn
  To: baba-l@ballreich.net
  Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [Baba-L] Man made shade?
  

  David, you will learn quickly that shade over the boat in Houston is a must! There was a boat in my marina (Legend Point) that had this Shadetree awning. I did not like the way it pinched the side decks....was a very narrow affair. I've always just made my own awnings; one aft the mast, one ahead over foredeck. It really helps keep the heat out of the boat.
  I'm on a 35, Flavor, slip W47 at Legend Point...take a look if you are in the vicinity. I should have the foredeck one back up this Friday.
   
  Ray
  Baba 35, Flavor

"Amundson, David H" <david.h.amundson@boeing.com> wrote:
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-Capt Dave-
Galveston Bay, Texas

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