PRODUCT SPECIFICATION GUIDE VECTRIX ASYMMETRIC CRUISING SPINNAKERS ectrix CRUISING ASYM METRICS

Our asymmetric cruising , is a light weight nylon downwind for the cruising yachtsman. It can be used from 55 to 150 degrees apparent wind angle and is in its element for light to me- dium wind strengths from 3 to 15 knots.

This sail is designed to be as easy to use as possible. It is approximately 10% smaller than a regular full dimension spinna- ker; the foot length is 6% shorter. The area in the “shoul- ders” is also reduced for easy trimming. By using advanced radial construction techniques and state-of-the-art designs, the cruising yachtsman can now enjoy ex- hilarating downwind perfor- mance previously reserved for fully crewed racing yachts. The Cruising Spinnaker offers ease A 1.5 oz Spanker fetches across San Francisco Bay generating controlled of use, improved performance power. The sail is in perfect trim. and durability. Panel Configuration Planform The planform allows changes Cruising Spinnakers can be comfortably downwind with in wind angles to be easily made in tri-radial or true- minimal crew and without the accommodated by adjustment radial configurations. The tri- complications and expense of of the . The radial design is optimal for full spinnaker gear. Cruising Spinnaker is cut with light displacement boats under a high clew which enables the 30 feet. Otherwise, we recom- Dousing Sock sail to be trimmed for varying mend the true-radial configura- tion. wind angles by adjusting the The Cruising Spinnaker can be in exactly the same way delivered with its own dousing as with a . When close Easy Handling sock. With only one crew mem- reaching, the tack should be ber on board, hoisting and dous- lowered by tensioning the The Cruising Spinnaker is the ing becomes a simple exercise. downhaul to flatten the sail. ideal sail for the cruising With the sail contained safely The downhaul is progressively yachtsman who wants to sail inside the sock, spinnaker pack- eased as the wind comes aft. ing is unnecessary. Radial head construction maintains design shape as wind speed increases.

Staggered tape finishing eliminates “stacking” of stitching and produces a stronger, smoother edge.

Color coordinated "integrated' patching for light strong patches

A full spectrum of colour choices!

BLACK GREY NATURAL PURPLE LT.BLUE OCEAN GREEN DK.BLUE RED ORANGE COAST YELLOW FLUORO FLUORO FLUORO FLUORO FLUORO BLUE GOLD YELLOW GREEN PINK ORANGE RASPBERRY

Quality, Service, Value

Every sail we build comes network of Service lofts. No Neil Pryde International with the assurance of a two matter where in the world year warranty of quality, 354 Wooodmont Road #18, your sailing takes you, we Milford, Connecticut, USA. service and value. Our con- are there to help. Tel: (203) 874 - 6984 sultants are trained to listen to Fax: (203) 877-7014 your requirements; advice and For further information, con- E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.neilprydesails.com information are only a phone tact your nearest Neil Pryde call away. consultant.

If you ever need service, our Photos and type may describe features not applicable to all sizes of sails. Our ongoing development consultant will direct you to program may change features and specifications the nearest of our worldwide without notice. 15-Oct-01