[alberg30] Cruising spinnakers and such

[FINNUS505 at aol.com]

From: FINNUS505 at aol.com

In a message dated 2/9/00 12:22:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, SandersM at aol.com 
writes:

<< rom: SandersM at aol.com
 
 I have no -- zero -- interest in racing with spinnakers.  Still, there are 
 those days when a lightweight yet manageable sail, tacked at the bow and 
 controlled as a genoa, might make the boat move.  
  >>
Hey Sanders,
you are describing a drifter- made of ripstop nylon like a spinaker, but cut 
in the shape of an oversize genoa. The older ones have hanks along the luff, 
but newer designs are attached at the head, takc and clew only. It is a very 
useful sail for running up to close reaching in less than 7 kts of wind or 
so. They are espensive to have made up new (well, expensive for my budget, 
anyway  )  but second hand ones should not be hard to find.  Out of Oyster 
Bay, where the wind is light so often, you'll be glad if you have one!
Hope this helps,
Lee
Stargazer #255

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