I am interested in learning how to rig/sail an asymmetrical spinnaker sail for my Pearson 30. I have no prior spinnaker experience and was interested to know if anyone could recommend a brochure/book that covers sailing with an asymmetrical.
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look in sailing world
there was a good article about asy. kites in Sailing World a few months ago...how to rig,etc.etc here is link http://www.sailingworld.com/from-the-experts/technique/the-bowmans-guide-to-the-asymmetric-44561.html
there was a good article about asy. kites in Sailing World a few months ago...how to rig,etc.etc here is link http://www.sailingworld.com/from-the-experts/technique/the-bowmans-guide-to-the-asymmetric-44561.html
Try Sail Company Sites and ATN
I remember seeing some good info on some of the sailing sites (Doyle, North, UK, etc.). I actually purchased an A-Spinnaker use DVD from one of them, although I cannot now remember which. Hunter also had a Trailer Sailing video series that has a DVD on use of the sail (don't know if it is still sold thru their web site). We bought our A-sail from this site, and also got the ATN dousing sock. The sock is the only way to go. I've included a link to the ATN site which has a video on use of the sock. The sail is a lot of fun, and not that hard to learn. Enjoy!
I remember seeing some good info on some of the sailing sites (Doyle, North, UK, etc.). I actually purchased an A-Spinnaker use DVD from one of them, although I cannot now remember which. Hunter also had a Trailer Sailing video series that has a DVD on use of the sail (don't know if it is still sold thru their web site). We bought our A-sail from this site, and also got the ATN dousing sock. The sock is the only way to go. I've included a link to the ATN site which has a video on use of the sock. The sail is a lot of fun, and not that hard to learn. Enjoy!
There was a great write up
In Cruising WorldMay 2004 called How to tame the cruising chute byDan Neri,,,, it was a huge help for us and actually got us to FLY the silk baby!!!.... I cant get the artical for you as it is offline now, But I do have it here and will try to get a PDF of it posted...In the mean time check out this link for some helpful asym tips . http://cruisingresources.com/Downwind_Sails
In Cruising WorldMay 2004 called How to tame the cruising chute byDan Neri,,,, it was a huge help for us and actually got us to FLY the silk baby!!!.... I cant get the artical for you as it is offline now, But I do have it here and will try to get a PDF of it posted...In the mean time check out this link for some helpful asym tips . http://cruisingresources.com/Downwind_Sails
very helpful sites for the A-Spinnaker
Please check out these sites; www.fxsails.com/spinnarticle.php this site has several articles on the A-spins by Sandy Goodall www.cruisingdirect.com/UsingaGennaker.htm also has more articles on the A-Spins http://catalina22fleet20.home.comcast.net/news/rpts/200203/200203.htm I know you have a 30 footer, but these several articles by Dale Mack are very good. I believe thier fleet site is; www.c22pdx.org Have fun and take care
Please check out these sites; www.fxsails.com/spinnarticle.php this site has several articles on the A-spins by Sandy Goodall www.cruisingdirect.com/UsingaGennaker.htm also has more articles on the A-Spins http://catalina22fleet20.home.comcast.net/news/rpts/200203/200203.htm I know you have a 30 footer, but these several articles by Dale Mack are very good. I believe thier fleet site is; www.c22pdx.org Have fun and take care
Like em' better
…the A sail is a few less square feet as compared to a spinaker, but without the pole, uphaul & downhaul is much easier for a crew of 2 to handle. They also come in varying types, some will pull flatter than others, and you can even get a little upwind from a reach out of them. Our last boat had the Asymmetrical and my lovely first mate wouldn’t allow me to fly it! Our current ride has a regular spinnaker and it’s a pain with just the 2 of us. I plan to get another A sail myself. Ferg
…the A sail is a few less square feet as compared to a spinaker, but without the pole, uphaul & downhaul is much easier for a crew of 2 to handle. They also come in varying types, some will pull flatter than others, and you can even get a little upwind from a reach out of them. Our last boat had the Asymmetrical and my lovely first mate wouldn’t allow me to fly it! Our current ride has a regular spinnaker and it’s a pain with just the 2 of us. I plan to get another A sail myself. Ferg
Spinnaker crane......
usually most P30s will have a suitable 'spinnaker crane' attached to the mast head. This is a sturdy structure (arm) at the top of the mast that keeps the head of the spinnaker 'out and away' from the top swivel of roller furling gear (for the jib/genoa). Without a suitable spinnaker crane you will be limited to sailing 'bareheaded' (no jib/genoa) while you totally douse or furl, etc. the genoa ... and once done and cleared, then you raise the spinnaker, etc. Without a crane you risk entangling the light weight head material of the spinnaker INTO the top swivel .. which can totally jamb the spinnaker UP and prevent it from coming down. What happens is the swivel 'rotates back and forth' and 'may' entangle the spinnaker within the swivel. A crane keeps the spinn away from the furling gear. As stated 'most' P30s had a mast crane applied to the mast head... if yours doesnt, consider to mount one. Will save a LOT of 'hassle' (and may prevent the need of going up the mast with a knife in your teeth!). Also, consider an ATN 'tacker' or set of 'parrel beads' to attach the tack of the spinnaker to the forestay ... if you are using furling gear for your genoa --- keeps the tack of the spinn on the centerline and prevents it from 'blowing off to leeward'. As others have posted consider a chute-scoop or sock to help getting over the 'angst' of raising/dousing the spinn. You can also partly reduce the SA with the sock when you are gybing. Lot of 'air-time' with an Aspinn will accelerate the learning curve. Once well up on that curve, forget the sock and simply launch the spinnaker diredtly from the front hatch .... faster, easier and less 'control lines' to get tangled and to trip over. P30s are GREAT boats, an A-Spinn will make her 'fly' even better. ;-)
usually most P30s will have a suitable 'spinnaker crane' attached to the mast head. This is a sturdy structure (arm) at the top of the mast that keeps the head of the spinnaker 'out and away' from the top swivel of roller furling gear (for the jib/genoa). Without a suitable spinnaker crane you will be limited to sailing 'bareheaded' (no jib/genoa) while you totally douse or furl, etc. the genoa ... and once done and cleared, then you raise the spinnaker, etc. Without a crane you risk entangling the light weight head material of the spinnaker INTO the top swivel .. which can totally jamb the spinnaker UP and prevent it from coming down. What happens is the swivel 'rotates back and forth' and 'may' entangle the spinnaker within the swivel. A crane keeps the spinn away from the furling gear. As stated 'most' P30s had a mast crane applied to the mast head... if yours doesnt, consider to mount one. Will save a LOT of 'hassle' (and may prevent the need of going up the mast with a knife in your teeth!). Also, consider an ATN 'tacker' or set of 'parrel beads' to attach the tack of the spinnaker to the forestay ... if you are using furling gear for your genoa --- keeps the tack of the spinn on the centerline and prevents it from 'blowing off to leeward'. As others have posted consider a chute-scoop or sock to help getting over the 'angst' of raising/dousing the spinn. You can also partly reduce the SA with the sock when you are gybing. Lot of 'air-time' with an Aspinn will accelerate the learning curve. Once well up on that curve, forget the sock and simply launch the spinnaker diredtly from the front hatch .... faster, easier and less 'control lines' to get tangled and to trip over. P30s are GREAT boats, an A-Spinn will make her 'fly' even better. ;-)
Bowsprit
Here’s an easy-to-make bowsprit, seats in the anchor locker. This will throw the spin ahead of the main, less blanketing. Tack line and 2 sheets permanently deployed for quick setup. (Note that the link here has 2 pages of pix and directions.) Typo correction: Eyelet should be 3/8 inch.
Here’s an easy-to-make bowsprit, seats in the anchor locker. This will throw the spin ahead of the main, less blanketing. Tack line and 2 sheets permanently deployed for quick setup. (Note that the link here has 2 pages of pix and directions.) Typo correction: Eyelet should be 3/8 inch.
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