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Since an asymmetric spinnaker is positioned to leeward and behind the mainsail, and since it has a flatter shape than a conventional spinnaker, an asymmetrical may not sail as deeply downwind. [1] This is demonstrated by a Polar diagram (sailing) showing the theoretical predicted boat speeds and carrying angles of a symmetrical vs. an ...
MG14 is a two-person skiff with a high-performance development hull, single trapeze and asymmetrical spinnaker. It was originally developed in 1963 at Manly Sailing Club in Sydney as the Manly Graduate 14ft to be used as a stepping stone between the smaller Manly Junior and larger boats such as the 16ft Skiff. During its early history it had a ...
J/80 flying its asymmetrical spinnaker. The J/80 is a racing keelboat, with the hull built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig with a retractable bowsprit controlled from the cockpit by a deployment line. The hull has a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed swept fin keel ...
The mast is set far back in the boat to make room for the large asymmetric spinnaker. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The boat has a fast handicap, with a Portsmouth Yardstick of 870, [ 5 ] designed with racing in mind.
The RS700 is regarded by many professionals, including German Contender champion Christian Brandt, [5] as the fastest and most user friendly skiff around, the magazine Yachts & Yachting has referred to it as being "simple but highly effective", the magazine also commented on the ease with which the spinnaker can be raised and lowered. [2]
The design displaces 750 lb (340 kg) and is equipped with an asymmetrical spinnaker of 425 sq ft (39.5 m 2) for downwind sailing. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The boat has a draft of 4.49 ft (1.37 m) with the lifting keel extended and 1.83 ft (0.56 m) with it retracted, allowing ground transportation on a trailer .
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A 16 ft Skiff is a class of three-person sailing dinghy with twin trapezes and a large asymmetrical spinnaker. The class is unique to Australia, where it is one of the most popular boats sailing with 75 boats registered in 7 clubs. The class has the largest fleet of high performance skiffs on the east coast of Australia.