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1. busa.co.uk › eventsCalendar - BUSA

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   3 days ago · Calendar. The Calendar includes all BUCS-BUSA sailing events, relevant RYA and other events (including international) and programmes in which student sailors and teams regularly compete or participate (e.g. Keelboat Squad). The Calendar carries all university events hosted by BUSA Member Clubs (USCs) that are notified to us (inclusion is ...

   • Reading Rumble

     Reading University Sailing Club would like to invite you all...

   • 75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy

     75th Anniversary Wilson TrophyThree full days of team racing...

   • The Glasgow Grouse 2023

     The Glasgow Grouse 2023Don your wetsuits by day and your...

   • Cam Cup

     Cam Cup 2024 is hosted by Cambridge Sailing Team on Grafham...

   • The Loughborough Lemming

     The Loughborough Lemming sees its inevitable return this...

   • Exeter Excalibur

     Join Exeter University Sailing Club for a weekend of...

   • The Brummy Boom 2023

     The University of Birmingham is excited to host the annual...

   • Wessex Winter Warmer

     With 20 competitive teams, 4 flights of boats and 2 days of...

2. sailgp.com › general › 24-25Calendar - SailGP 2024/25 Season Schedule, Race Listing and ...

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   All event dates shown in your local timezone. Full SailGP 2024/25 Season Calendar including Schedule, Race Listing and Venues.

3. sailingellidah.com › genoa-sail-explainedThe Genoa Sail Explained: A Complete Guide - Sailing Ellidah

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Do you wonder what a Genoa sail is and how it's different from a Jib? This guide will explain everything and give you some tips on how to trim a Genoa!

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4. sailgp.com › general › season-4Calendar - SailGP Season 4 Schedule, Race Listing and Venues

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   Oct 5, 2018 · All event dates shown in your local timezone. Full SailGP Season 4 Calendar including Schedule, Race Listing and Venues.

5. www.northsails.com › blogs › north-sails-blogHOW TO TRIM A GENOA - North Sails

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   Sep 1, 2016 · HOW TO TRIM A GENOA. Three Sources Of Power. There are three sources of genoa power: angle of attack, sail depth, and twist. Our goal is first to get the correct total power and, second, to achieve the correct mix of power from each source to suit the conditions. Angle of Attack. Trim the sail in, and you increase power by increasing the angle ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Genoa_(sail)Genoa (sail) - Wikipedia

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   A genoa sail is a type of large jib or staysail that extends past the mast and so overlaps the main sail when viewed from the side, [1] sometimes eliminating it. It was originally called an "overlapping jib" and later a genoa jib .

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   What is a genoa sail?

   • Genoas are typically larger than 115% of the foretriangle, with sizes varying between 120% and 150%. This sail is often combined with a smaller main sail on masthead-rigged bluewater vessels but is also common on modern fractionally rigged vessels. The Genoa is durable, versatile, and usable on all points of sail.

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   How big is a Genoa in sailing?

   • Sail racing classes often specify a limit to genoa size. Genoas are classified by their size; a modern number 1 genoa would typically be approximately 155%, but historically number 1 genoas have been as large as 180%. Number 2 genoas are generally in the range of 125–140%.

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   How do you increase power on a genoa sail?

   • Bear off to add power, and head up to reduce power. Deep sails generate more power, while flat sail shapes generate less power (and less drag). Genoa depth can be adjusted through a variety of controls, including headstay sag, lead position, and sheet trim. A closed leech generates more power. A twisted or open leech spills power.

   HOW TO TRIM A GENOA | North Sails

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   What Genoa jibs are allowed?

   • Number 2 genoas are generally in the range of 125–140%. Working jibs are also defined by the same measure, typically 100% or less of the foretriangle. Under Performance Handicap Racing Fleet rules, most boats are allowed 155% genoas without a penalty. Maximizing the sail area can cause more difficult handling.

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   How do you adjust a genoa sail?

   • In light air, set the headstay just firm enough to keep it from flopping in chop. Add tension as the wind builds. In strong breeze tighten the headstay as much as you can. Moving the genoa lead fore and aft changes sheeting angle. As an initial setting, adjust the lead so the sail luffs along its entire height as you pinch up above close hauled.

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   What is a telltale on a genoa sail?

   • Telltales: Telltales are small ropes, bands, or flags attached to the front of the Genoa’s leech to help us understand how the wind affects the sail and allow us to fine-tune the trim for optimal performance. The most common material for Genoa’s today is Dacron woven polyester, closely followed by CDX laminate.

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8. sailinghavens.com › what-is-genoa-sail-used-forWhat Is A Genoa Sail Used For? - Sailinghavens

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   Dec 14, 2022 · A genoa is generally used on single-masted sloops and various twin-masted boats, including ketches and yawls. The genoa sail has a larger surface area when compared to regular jibs, which in turn increases the boat's speed when sailing in light and moderate winds.