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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

25-01-2018, 13:49

Replies: 14

using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

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Posted By Flagman101

Re: using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

I think it's the other way around
Racers figured that a sail developing lift will be faster then a stall one. So they began going down wind on a series of jibes.

Then, lazy cruisers started to...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

10-01-2018, 13:32

Replies: 14

using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

Views: 9,180

Posted By Flagman101

Re: using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

Keep practicing.
I love sailing under spinnaker.
When my wife comes along she is the one trimming and gybing the kite.
She also does the take down.
For some reason she does not want to handle...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

10-01-2018, 13:18

Replies: 14

using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

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Posted By Flagman101

Re: using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

Pre-start, under spinnaker...you don't see that often. Unless your race long distance races usually most race start on a beat not a reach

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

10-01-2018, 13:05

Replies: 14

using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

Views: 9,180

Posted By Flagman101

Re: using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

Keep racing. It's the best way to learn.
Spinnakers are unstable sails but once you understand how to handle them they get much easier.
If you get on your side with the spi up it's probably because...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

09-01-2018, 09:02

Replies: 14

using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

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Posted By Flagman101

Re: using a symmetrical spinnaker as an asymmetrical

It is a symmetrical Spinnaker. Tri-Radial even.
Not sur I would recommend. The way it"s set-up it acts much more like a very large genoa. In very light winds. From the wind angle you can see he is...

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