
The Lowdown on Headsail Options - Quantum Sails
Mar 8, 2022 · In this article, Quantum experts break down the different headsails that may make up your sail inventory. Many factors determine the best headsail inventory for you: the type of …
The Ultimate Guide to Sail Types and Rigs (with Pictures)
The headsail is the front sail in a front-and-aft rig. The sail is fixed on a stay (rope, wire or rod) which runs forward to the deck or bowsprit. It's almost always triangular (Dutch fishermen are …
Choosing the Right Headsail for your Sailboat - Sail Magazine
Sep 4, 2015 · Still, in general a 130- to 135-percent headsail is the most versatile size for cruising boats, largely because the sail shape is flat enough that it can be reefed with some efficiency. …
The Lowdown on Headsail Options - Sailjuice
We can divide headsails into three specific groups: upwind sails, downwind sails, and reaching sails. Upwind sails optimize lift at the tightest angles to the wind; reaching sails optimize …
Headsails and Spinnakers: How to Explain Their Functions to a …
Jun 24, 2024 · Jibs, genoas, staysails, code zeros, symmetric spinnakers and asymmetric spinnakers can be deployed to help you sail in myriad conditions. This article will discuss the …
What Is the Difference Between a Head Sail and a Jib?
Dec 18, 2022 · A headsail is any sail that is placed forward of the mast at the front of the boat. A jib is a particular kind of headsail, a triangular sail designed to work in conjunction with the …
Types of Sails | Headsails, Mainsails & Spinnakers - Precision Sails
Precision is at the core of all our sail types from mizzens to genoas. We custom design and produce mainsails and headsails that come complete with everything you need to set sail.
Choosing the Right Sails: Headsails – Blue Water Sailing
Nov 19, 2015 · There are a number of options for downwind sailing starting with a traditional symmetrical spinnaker, the increasingly popular asymmetrical spinnaker, and a variety of …
How to Choose the Correct Headsail for Your Sailboat
Aug 8, 2019 · How to Choose the Correct Headsail for Your Sailboat Whether you're a club racer, ocean racer or enjoy extended cruising, managing your sail inventory can be a challenge. The …
HEADSAILS - Doyle Sails
Mar 3, 2025 · In different apparent wind speeds and angles, different sail sizes and shapes will be needed to keep the boat at its optimal angle of heel and speed. Our superior engineered sails, …