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1. forums.sailboatowners.com › threads › new-genoaNew Genoa questions - Sailboat Owners Forums

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   Apr 13, 2024 · I am considering a new genoa for my O'Day 31and have some general questions. I currently have a very old 150 and am thinking of moving down a bit to a 135...

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3. www.cruisersforum.com › forums › f116Jib and staysail vs genoa? What to choose? - Cruisers ...

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   Jun 17, 2023 · If you're going to use the staysail as a working sail rather than just a heavy-weather option, then you'll prefer a yankee-cut jib: one slots the air to the next, which slots it to the main. if your jib is too big, it kind of kills the joy of the staysail.

4. 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. It is used on single-masted sloops and twin-masted boats such as yawls and ketches.

5. www.morganscloud.com › 2020/06/24 › sail-areaSail Area: Overlap, Multihulls, And Racing Rules

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   Sail Area: Overlap, Multihulls, And Racing Rules. A J44 completing a tack, showing graphically that genoas with big overlaps are a pain in the neck. The good news is that the boat carries plenty of sail so a small, or no, overlap jib would be great for cruising. Photo Credit J/Boats Inc.

6. 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 ...

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8. 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!

9. www.practical-sailor.com › sails-rigging-deckgearGenoa Sheet-Lead Control Systems - Practical Sailor

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   Aug 13, 2013 · We tested 11 genoa-sheet lead cars and tracks from the industrys top manufacturers of sailboat deck hardware: Antal, Garhauer, Harken, Nautos, Ronstan, Schaefer, and Seldn. Photos by Ralph Naranjo.

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    Is a Genoa a multi-purpose sail?

    • As a result, the Genoa is standard on most modern sailing vessels and is truly a multi-purpose sail. As I said in the beginning, it’s worth mentioning a common misunderstanding where the terms Genoa and Jib get mixed up.

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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.

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    How do you use a genoa halyard?

    • Attach the Genoa halyard to the swivel and hoist the sail up. When the sail is hoisted almost all the way to the top, you attach the sail’s tack to a shackle on the top of the drum. Put the halyard on a winch and winch it tight. Now you have to manually roll up the sail around the forestay and tie on the two sheets to the clew of the sail.

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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 the foot of a Genoa?

    • Foot: The foot of the Genoa is the bottom portion of the sail between the clew and the tack. 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.

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