An asymmetric spinnaker only needs to work in reach mode, so it’s typically designed flatter than a symmetric spinnaker. Because the luff is always the luff and the leech always the leech, sail ...
For many years, the standard technique for handling cruising spinnakers has been the ubiquitous and often awkward “sock,” which is a way to deploy and strike a spinnaker in a controlled manner, ...
When sailing with a reduced crew, every maneuver must be calculated. This video showcases spinnaker deployment, trimming, and takedown during solo or duo cruising, where smart sail handling is key to ...