2012 Downwind Sail Selection Guide

V-Series Asymmetric ...superior performance and versatility for racing boats

TM 0°
AWA
30 kts TWS
AWA = Apparent Wind Angle
45°
AWA TWS = True Wind Speed
20 kts TWS

10 kts TWS
NOTES
Values presented in this
CBA
A0
CBA CBA CBA 321
321 321 321 ABC
123
sail performance guide are
ABC ABC
90°
ABC
A1
123 123 123
AWA
A1.5 A3 approximations intended for
10 kts TWS A2 A5 relative comparison. They
are based on experience and
20 kts TWS
A4 135°
observation and do not represent
A0 A1 A1.5 A2 A3 A4 A5 AWA specific test data. Variables
Tight Light-Air Light-Air Medium-Air Masthead Heavy-Air Fractional 30 kts TWS
Reacher* Reacher Runner Runner Reacher Runner Reacher 180°
such as spinnaker sailcloth type
AWA and weight will have an affect
on apparent wind range and
apparent wind angle.
V-Series Symmetric ...superior reaching / running performance for racing boats with spinnaker poles
TM 0°
AWA
30 kts TWS C-Series Gennakers are not legal
45°
AWA under many handicap rules.
20 kts TWS

Most V-Series styles are available

10 kts TWS
in woven Nylon or Polyester
90°
fabrics. Specialized reaching sails
S1
AWA are also available in Cuben Fiber TM

S1.5 S3
10 kts TWS
or 3D thermo-molded styles.
S5
S2
* Roller-furling luff option is
20 kts TWS
S1.5 S4 also available on select V-Series
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 135°
AWA
Light-Air Light-Air Medium-Air Medium-Air Heavy-Air Fractional 30 kts TWS
Asymmetric Spinnakers.
Reacher Runner Runner Reacher Runner Reacher 180°
AWA All North spinnakers
have been developed
C-Series Furling Gennakers
TM TM
G-Series Gennakers TM TM
0°
AWA
using Virtual Wind Tunnel flow
simulation software.
Roller furling Gennakers for cruising boats* Easy-handling spinnakers for cruising boats 30 kts TWS
45°
AWA
20 kts TWS

C0
10 kts TWS C1
C2
90°
G3 AWA

10 kts TWS G2

C0 C1 C2 G2 G3 20 kts TWS
135°
Jibtop Tight Reacher Runner Medium-Air AWA
Reacher Reacher Reacher 30 kts TWS
180°
AWA