Full-length battens: Hallberg Rassey 312
Full-length battens in mainsails are still one of the top 5 questions I get asked about in discussion about new sails.
Code Zero: Moving pictures
As a final exhibit in the on going Code Zero posts I have a 90 second video of one for your viewing enjoyment.
America’s Cup: 12 meters in Newport
With Newport’s sailing leaders getting geared up to full court press the Oracle Team with a view to getting that regatta back to the City by the Sea, I think back on what it was like, for me, 30 years ago this month.
Selden Spars: A neat bowsprit arrangement
While strolling the docks a few days ago noticed the following bowsprit arrangement on a 50 foot Beneteau. The idea of a bowsprit, even a modest one has been one of my themes here for a while. There is plenty of discussion on why here:
Running backstays: A simple way to stow them
IF your boat has running backstays, chances are you will want to get them out of the way when not using them. If you are actually sailing you will want to get the leeward one secure so it does not bang around.
Spring Commissioning: views from the boat yard
With all the boat being commissioned in the north east at least, I am always eager to see what is on the docks.
Code Zero: Spinnaker with a straight luff
For most sailors using a code Zero, the sail must measure as a spinnaker. If it is to go on furler, then where does the girth come from? The same place as on a mainsail, it is mostly all on the leech in the form of roach.
Code Zero: roller furling or not?
I have previously discussed the issues surrounding Code zero sails using a free luff roller. The issue opens up a whole separate discussion regarding the smooth, consistent and reliable use of the whole system.
Code Zero: Roller furling considerations
Since we have established that, for most of us, the Code Zero is a sail that must measure as a spinnaker, what are the options for handling the sail?
Code Zero: Headsail and spinnaker girth issues
One of the (literally) defining issues with the Code zero is that of the mid girth of the sail.
