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i should try to expand my sailing range by learning to use an asymmetric spinnaker.. I always see these sails recommended for broad to beam reaching with apparent wind angles from 55 degrees to 155 degrees. Anyway, comments say that the range of apparent angles indicate that beyond 155 degrees, the main blankets on the foresail will collapse.
My question now is, is it possible to run wing on wing when flying an asymmetric spinnaker in such a way that you can head further downwind?
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Well, that's just my favorite light wind sail! I have used one extensively & effectively sailed with it.. i never had any problem with it as long as i do not exceed the necessary windspeed.. so therefore, a cruising spinnaker (be it a Gennaker, asymmetrical spinnaker, drifter, etc..) is a good option in my list!
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I think some boats handle sails differently.. They balance differently & every cruiser's downwind performance varies with any sail configuration. Though the bottom line is, sailing an asymmetric spinnaker is a good choice! but i prefer the lighter gennaker bec it draws the boat well in very light winds.. for me, it's such a good feeling to be able to drift along while the other boats are dead on the water!!!
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