Elvstrom Bluewater Runner sail(s)

[hsi88]

As others have mentioned, variations of this have been around for a long time. I almost bought used what the owner called a double genoa a little while back. Lighter material than a standard genoa, it acted like a standard genoa on a reach and opened up to a wing and wing configuration as shown in the pictures down wind. An attempt I think at a more versatile single sail. Might work fine. Never got a chance to try it out.

[donradcliffe]

Originally Posted by Sailerjerry

Hello all.

The BWR can be used partially Reefed, or totally rolled away, all from the safety of the Cockpit.

What I saw on the video was a continuous line furler. My understanding is that they are not designed to be used with partially reefed sails.

From the Ronstan product manual for their continuous line furler

The sail must be either completely unfurled or furled – the furler cannot be used with a partially furled sail.


From the West Marine advisor

No, the flying sail furlers are made to sail with the sail fully unfurled. You cannot reef, or partially furl, your code zero or other flying sail. It is an “off or on” sort of technology.