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.

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Full batten sails for the cruising yacht - Part 2

Whether you sail a modest cruising sailboat or a large yacht, having the right rigging will make sailing easier. Part 2 of this series discusses the aerodynamics and hardware associated with the design, construction and use of full batten sails.

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Full batten sails for the cruising yacht - Part 1

Whether you sail a modest cruising sailboat or a large yacht, having the right rigging will make sailing easier. This article discusses the things you need to consider when thinking about full batten main sails.

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