Cruising Mainsails
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UK SAILMAKERS CRUISING ASYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER When the breeze lightens, UK Sailmakers’ asymmetrical pole-less cruising spinnaker is the ideal sail to keep you moving downwind. It delivers almost as much pulling power as a spinnaker, yet it’s so simple, easy to set, trim and lower that it can be handled by one person. Our cruising spinnaker makes offwind sailing faster and more fun, especially when compared to motoring downwind with your sails flapping. Our cruising spinnaker gives you the power of a spinnaker, the simplicity of a genoa, and the pleasure of sailing in peace and quiet. As with any spinnaker, you can make a creative statement when designing a color scheme for your cruising chute. Have fun with our online coloring tools or ask about having a logo or picture printed right on the sail.

The UK Sailmakers cruising spinnaker doesn’t require extra gear, so you don’t need a spinnaker pole, mast track, pole lift, foreguys and afterguys. All that’s needed is a spinnaker halyard, two sheets and two turning blocks. The sail’s asymmetric shape creates a stable and controllable profile. It’s so stable, you can even use it while sailing under autopilot. In light air the sail can be carried as high as close-reaching; in stronger wind you’ll be more comfortable at broader wind angles. Trimming is no more difficult than any other sail: let the sheet out until the leading edge starts to...