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1. • • Telltales are visual indicators that show how the wind is flowing over the sail. They are usually made of ribbon or yarn, and they are attached to the sail or the shrouds of a sailboat. When the wind flows over the sail, it creates a boundary layer of air that is slowed down and turbulent.
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   What are Genoa telltales used for?

   • Telltales are used for fine tuning your genoa sheet trim and to fine-tune the course you are steering. Telltales are only an aid when the sail has wind flow across both sides, i.e., when sailing angles between beating and beam reaching. When sailing lower than a beam reach, the sail is catching wind instead of working like an airfoil.

   Sailing to the Telltales - UK Sailmakers

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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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   What is a telltale on a sailboat?

   • Telltales are visual indicators that show how the wind is flowing over the sail. They are usually made of ribbon or yarn, and they are attached to the sail or the shrouds of a sailboat. When the wind flows over the sail, it creates a boundary layer of air that is slowed down and turbulent.

   Understanding Sail Telltales: How to Read and Interpret Them

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   Why do sail jibs have telltales?

   • Telltales are only an aid when the sail has wind flow across both sides, i.e., when sailing angles between beating and beam reaching. When sailing lower than a beam reach, the sail is catching wind instead of working like an airfoil. Telltales come in pairs, one on each side of the jib.

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   What is a genoa sail & how does it work?

   • The Genoa provides a sail area forward of the mast, aiding in steering and balancing the boat effectively. It is usually flown together with the mainsail to catch the wind’s energy and push the boat forward, but it also works great on its own, especially when sailing any downwind angles.

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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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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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5. www.uksailmakers.com › sailing-to-the-telltalesSailing to the Telltales - UK Sailmakers

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   Telltales are used for fine tuning your genoa sheet trim and to fine-tune the course you are steering. Telltales are only an aid when the sail has wind flow across both sides, i.e., when sailing angles between beating and beam reaching.

6. www.uksailmakers.com › 2015/11/13 › 2015/11/13Sailing to Telltales - UK Sailmakers

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   Nov 13, 2015 · Telltales are only an aid when the sail has wind flow across both sides, i.e., when sailing angles between beating and beam reaching. When sailing lower than a beam reach, the sail is catching wind instead of working like an airfoil.

7. forums.sailinganarchy.com › threads › genoa-and-tellGenoa and Tell Tails Question | Sailing Anarchy Forums

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   Feb 1, 2007 · I was wondering about putting Tell Tails on the leech of a Genoa just like on a Main sail. Has anyone tried this, it seem that they put them always in the...

8. www.quantumsails.com › en › resources-and-expertiseWhat Are Your Telltales Trying to Tell You? - Quantum Sails

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   Jun 8, 2017 · Telltales are a key tool helping you figure out what is going on at these critical junctures, and that is why they are placed just aft of the leading edge of the headsail and off the leech of the mainsail.

9. www.uksailmakers.com › accessories › telltales-genoa-jibTelltales - UK Sailmakers

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   Genoas and jibs have lightweight streamers (telltales) behind the luff of the sail enabling trimmers and the helmsperson to see how the wind is flowing across the surface of the sail. An astute helmsperson uses the telltales to sail as fast and as close to the wind as possible.