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A hank-on jib will outperform and outlast a roller-furling sail. If you like the hanks, any many traditionalists do, here are tips on how to stow the jib on deck using a custom turtle
[Jasper & Bailey Sailmakers, Newport, RI, USA]
Reefing headsails have different strains from hanked sails. The author looks at some interesting construction and handling options, including the Hoyt jib boom. 5 pages with photos.
[Blue Water Sailing, June 2004]
Long small-print page covering sail design, making, and handling questions and Neri′s often useful answers. Search for your keywords within the file or just browse through it.
[SetSail]
A mixed bag of responses by Neri to questions about sail decisions. Although you need to look around, there is plenty of substantive advice on choosing, rigging, reefing, and furling your sails.
[SetSail.com, Charlotte, NC, USA]
Illustrated sail construction details for several grades of headsail from racer to blue water cruiser.
[Neil Pryde Sails International, Milford, CT, USA]
Asymmetrical headsails - gennakers - have been refined to be more stable, lighter, yet more powerful in higher winds than symmetric spinnakers. 3 pages with diagrams.
[Sail Magazine, January 2001]
An argument for a permanent double headsail rig for offshore boats. How to choose, rig and use one. 4 pages with photos.
[Practical Sailor, 1 July 2002]
Free-flying close-reaching sails, developed for racing, can give cruisers power in light conditions. Tips on using them on all points of sail. 4 pages with vendor list of furlers and whisker poles.
[Sail Magazine, July 2001]
To make a roller-reefed headsail set properly, you need a sheet lead that can be moved under load. Adjustable sheet leads on the mainsail can reduce heeling and lower the strain on your autopilot.
[SailNet, 9 February 2002]
Hard-luff sails for broad reaching
[Cruising World, May 2001]
Code Zero sails, easy enough for a cruiser to handle, are here to stay.
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