Wing-on-wing with Assymetrical

[Guest]

Have you ever been tempted to try running wing-on-wing with an assymetrical chute and the main in light air?Is it possible at all?It just seems that in light air the main blocks the flow to the spinnaker. I realize that you should gybe down wind and try not to run so deep but can it be done? for a short run even?

 

[Bill O'Donovan]

Bowsprit useful

You're right about the main, but the blanketing can be mitigated by throwing the assemytrical out 4 feet in front of the prow with a bowsprit. Check the archives for full details on how to make one, or email me at bodonovan@vagazette.com

 

[Craig Steinkraus]

A-Sail

I have also run w/w with the a-sail, but found the only point of sail that worked well was dead downwind. Like the previous reply, I believe a bow sprit would possibly help,and am working on a design for my C-38 that would be easily installed and removed as the need arises.Craig Steinkraus"Wings" C38 #280

 

[Andy]

Bill's Bowsprit

Bill, I think you faxed me your sprit design 1 1/2 yrs ago. At that time you were using fence post(s) Then I saw a posting about a design change you were making.What material are you currently using?Are you ever going to post a pictuter for us?A simple sprit is on my "wish list" of goals for '02 so I would love to see color photos!

 

[Mark Ploch]

Running

Yes you can but it is tuff to keep the sail out, and it is very slow. Your best bet is to sail higher angles and keep a good flow across the sail. mark