Offwind · Downwind Sails
Go Fast.
Go Downwind.
Go Kraken.
Symmetrical or asymmetrical, racing or cruising, we build spinnakers and code sails that actually fly. Cut in our Sri Lanka loft from quality nylon and laminate cloth, made to your rig measurements.
ClothNylonor laminate
Build Time3 WeeksMade to order
SizesDinghyto offshore
ShipsWorldwideCustoms handled
Choose Your Downwind Sail
Not sure which to choose? The short version: sym spinnakers are for running dead downwind; asyms are faster on a reach and easier to gybe. Full breakdown below.
Classic DownwindSymmetrical
SpinnakerThe traditional spinnaker — set on a pole, flown from the bow. Best for true downwind angles (120–180°). Still the fastest option when you’re running in a breeze and the pole setup is dialled in. Most one-design classes specify a sym.
SpinnakerThe traditional spinnaker — set on a pole, flown from the bow. Best for true downwind angles (120–180°). Still the fastest option when you’re running in a breeze and the pole setup is dialled in. Most one-design classes specify a sym.
- ✓ 0.5–0.75 oz nylon standard
- ✓ Class-legal cuts available
- ✓ Racing and club weight options
- ✓ Custom colour panels
- ✓ Bag and sock options
Modern ReachingAsymmetrical
SpinnakerFlown from a bowsprit or prod, gybed like a headsail. Faster on a reach (80–150°), easier to handle short-handed, and the default choice for most modern sportboats and cruiser-racers. Also covers code sails and code zeros when built in lighter laminate cloth.
SpinnakerFlown from a bowsprit or prod, gybed like a headsail. Faster on a reach (80–150°), easier to handle short-handed, and the default choice for most modern sportboats and cruiser-racers. Also covers code sails and code zeros when built in lighter laminate cloth.
- ✓ Nylon or laminate cloth
- ✓ Reaching or running cut
- ✓ Code sail / code zero option
- ✓ Sock or continuous line furler
- ✓ Custom colour panels