[C320-list] asymetric spinnaker or genneker

[Fred Grimann]

I have an asymmetric from North Sails with a snuffer and a tacker. It's the largest that will fit the Catalina 320. Will supply model, weight, and dimensions if requested.
The wife and I fly it frequently when cruising. (We are in our senior years)
We use it every time we race but cannot sail efficiently  lower then 165 true wind; unless your destination is d.d.w. you go wing on wing in less then 5 knots of wind ( this is tricky!). Make shure velocity made good is better on this heading!
On the other hand we have sailed as high as 55 degrees true wind in light air. (one needs to experiment this with different air velocities)
The only other problem is furling or unfurling the foresail as we open or douse the asymmetric without catching the spinnaker halyard at the top (a crane may help). This is only a problem when one races and the foredeck crew can help prevent this from happening. When we cruise we do one sail change at a time and the Halyard wrap is not a problem.

Fred Grimann
C320 'Tenacity'  #69




Fred Grimann
Automotive Technician Program
email fgrimann at vcc.ca