I don't know how many Ericsons tack downwind, which is where an inventory of asymetrical spinnakers earns its keep.
But apparently some fast boats are finding now that they can sail an asym dead downwind, on a pole, for superior results. Many of these boats abandoned traditional spinnakers years ago, since DDW was considered slow.
Must depend on the boat. But does seem to apply to the value of keeping a spinnaker pole on board even today.
But apparently some fast boats are finding now that they can sail an asym dead downwind, on a pole, for superior results. Many of these boats abandoned traditional spinnakers years ago, since DDW was considered slow.
Must depend on the boat. But does seem to apply to the value of keeping a spinnaker pole on board even today.
DON'T FORGET YOUR SPINNAKER POLE - UK Sailmakers
Joe Mele’s Swan 44 TRIPLE LINDY sailing dead downwind in the 2017 Middle Sea Race. The instruments are reading: Heading: 152°Boatspeed: 12.4 knotsApparent
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