In this series, we’ve already covered tacks and jibes. Now for a few words on spinnakers. Fortunately, for the most part, the key principles apply to both asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers. If ...

In the previous issue we visited Cornell University’s wind tunnel to see how wind flows around an asymmetric spinnaker. We learned a lot, of course, especially the importance of being dynamic with our ...

Spinnaker sails are large, lightweight sails with huge surface area designed to grab as much energy as possible from the wind. The crew of the sailboat Marisa flies its spinnaker sail Saturday while ...

Austria's double Olympic champion, Roman Hagara, has refused to rule out the possibility of pulling out from the Tornado class competition over the 'upwind spinnaker' sail specially developed for the ...

Push the Boat Out 2018 is a scheme run by the Royal Yachting Association at hundreds of clubs around the country. Spinnaker Sailing Club will be holding theirs on Saturday, May 12. It will open its ...