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Genoa sails<br />
Since sails are expensive, you must look after them carefully,<br />
don’t leave them rigged and uncovered– the cloth will<br />
deteriorate if left exposed for any length of time to ultraviolet<br />
light. If possible, take the mainsail off and stow it after each<br />
outing. A typical cruising sail wardrobe is shown here and the<br />
essential fittings to control the sail shape.<br />
Bermuda ketch sail rig<br />
Sail Wardrobe<br />
The sail wardrobe your boat carries will depend on a number<br />
of factors, the rig, the relative experience of your crew, and<br />
the nature and extent of your cruising. You will have to carry a<br />
range of head sails to cover wind strengths varying from light<br />
to strong, and the number you carry will be determined by<br />
whether or not you possess a headsail reefing system. If you<br />
do, you may manage with two or three headsails. The selection<br />
shown here is a typical one for a medium-sized cruiser with a<br />
relatively experienced crew, but without headsail reefing gear.<br />
A family cruiser might dispense with the spinnaker and carry a<br />
cruising chute instead.<br />
Junk rig<br />
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