Spinnakers, Asymmetrics & Code Zeros

CODE ZERO

We design our IRC Code Zeros to be the must have sail in your inventory. It covers the widest wind range through the greatest wind angles of all your sails. It is ideal for Racing both inshore and offshore fully crewed or shorthanded, combined with an Anti-torsion cable and furler it is also extremely easy to handle. It is designed under the spinnaker rule so it does not effect your IRC rating and will change your sailing inventory both upwind, typically adding 10-20% boat speed increase whilst offering downwind performance benefits such as a wider wind range.

WHY HAVE ONE?

If you’re sailing hard on the wind, there’s little to choose in performance between a headsail with a longer foot or a short-footed jib designed for self-tacking and ease of handling. However, as soon as you ease sheets, the longer foot brings much more performance. That’s where the code zero comes in as an incredibly useful sail. If you only have a short-footed jib, or if you can’t hoist a genoa because of the position of the shrouds, then you have a real gap between true wind 55 to 120 degrees.

Spinnaker Code 0

Spinnaker Code 0

Racing Code Zero Light Airs Close Reaching : Designed for close wind sailing angle TWA 60-110 degrees, TWS 2-12 knots, Made from code zero laminate or spinnaker cloth

  • Tri-radial panel layout
  • Radial patches
  • Webbed on stainless ring at each corner
  • Head, tack and clew identification labels
  • Sail number ( if required)
  • Anti-Twist luff rope included (8mm or 11mm ) – (larger Diameter Anti Twist luff rope additional charges apply )
  • Special Thimbles for the head and tack not supplied unless requested (additional charge applies)
  • Sailbag
  • This does not include the furler but speak to your local Hyde Contact on Furler supply

Asymmetrical Spinnaker A1
(Light Running)

When you are looking to maximum performance downwind in light winds a Hyde Sails A1 is what you need! The design has been carefully optimised to create a very smooth shape allow a gentle camber profile across the sail to ease wind flow. Further development of the luff shape and leech twist allow the sheet to be eased a long way opening up the upper leech of the sail and helping acceleration which is especially fast in light and variable winds.

Apparent Wind Angle: 100 – 150 DEGREES

Apparent Wind Speed: 0 – 9 KNOTS

Asymmetrical Spinnaker A2
(All purpose)

The HYDE SAILS A2 is your go to downwind sail and is essential for light to medium wind when the angles change dramatically with small pressure increases. It’s a stable design that is extremely easy to trim. The design incorporates a flatter broader shoulder head profile, which makes the sail more stable in VMG conditions.

Apparent Wind Angle: 95 – 160 DEGREES

Apparent Wind Speed: 7 – 16 KNOTS

Asymmetrical Spinnaker A3
(Heavy Airs/Reaching)

When you need to get the most out of your boat in downwind performance when reaching or sailing higher angles, or in strong winds, you will need a HYDE SAILS A3. The sails sticks to the design philosophy of keep the sail easy to trim. However, the sail is made from heavier cloth and flatter in shape to match the increased speeds being achieved in the greater wind. STABLE – FAST – EASY TO TRIM

Apparent Wind Angle: 50 – 150 DEGREES

Apparent Wind Speed: 15 – 25 KNOTS

Asymmetric spinnaker

ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKER

A1 VMG Light Airs Reaching Asymmetric: Designed for light air high reaching angles

TWA 90-130 degrees, TWS 4-10 knots, Made from light to medium spinnaker cloth

A1 R Light Airs Running Asymmetric: Designed for low downwind sailing angles

TWA 140-165, degrees TWS 7-16 knots, Made from light to medium spinnaker cloth

A2 Medium Airs Asymmetric: Designed as an all-purpose asymmetric

TWA 110 – 150 degrees, TWS 10-20 knots Made from medium spinnaker cloth

A3 All-Purpose Reaching Asymmetric: Design for medium/heavy air reaching

TWA 95-130 degrees TWS 10-20 knots Made from medium/heavy spinnaker cloth

  • Tri-radial panel layout
  • Radial patches
  • Webbed on stainless ring at each corner
  • Head, tack and clew identification labels
  • Coloured leech tapes to simplify packing
  • Sail number
  • Low stretch luff line on asymmetrics
  • Launcher bag

SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER S1
(LIGHT RUNNING)

When you are looking to maximum performance downwind in light winds an Hyde Sails S1 what you need. The design has been carefully optimised to create a very smooth shape allow a gentle camber profile across the sail to ease wind flow. Further development of the luff shape and leech twist allow the sheet to be eased a long way opening up the upper leech of the sail and helping acceleration which is especially fast in light and variable winds.

APPARENT WIND ANGLE RANGE: 100 – 150 DEGREES

APPARENT WIND SPEED RANGE: 0 – 9 KNOTS

SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER S2
(ALL PURPOSE)

The Hyde Sails S2 is your go to downwind sail and is essential for light to medium wind when the angles change dramatically with small pressure increases. It’s a stable design that is extremely easy to trim. The design incorporates a flatter broader shoulder head profile, which makes the sail more stable in VMG conditions.

APPARENT WIND ANGLE RANGE: 95 – 160 DEGREES

APPARENT WIND SPEED RANGE: 7 – 16 KNOTS

SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER S3
(HEAVY AIRS/REACHING)

When you need to get the most out of your boat in downwind performance when reaching or sailing higher angles, or in strong winds, you will need a Hyde Sails S3. The sails sticks to the design philosophy of keep the sail easy to trim. However, the sail is made from heavier cloth and flatter in shape to match the increased speeds being achieved in the greater wind. STABLE – FAST – EASY TO TRIM!

APPARENT WIND ANGLE: 50 – 150 DEGREES

APPARENT WIND SPEED: 15 – 25 KNOTS

symmetrical Spinnaker

SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER

S1 VMG Light Airs Reaching Spinnaker: Designed for light air reaching angles

TWA 85-130 degrees TWS 4-10 knots, Made from light to medium spinnaker Cloth

S1 Running Light Airs Running Spinnaker: Designed for low downwind sailing angles TWA 140-175 degrees TWS 8-16 knots, Made from light/medium spinnaker cloth

S2 AP Medium Airs Spinnaker: Designed as an all-purpose spinnaker

TWA 110-160 degrees TWS 10-20 knots Made from light/medium spinnaker cloth

S3 Strong winds Strong wind all round Spinnaker: Designed for strong winds

TWA 115 – 150 degrees TWS 20-30 knots Made from heavy spinnaker Cloth

  • Tri-radial panel layout
  • Radial patches
  • Webbed on stainless ring at each corner
  • Head, tack and clew identification labels
  • Coloured leech tapes to simplify packing
  • Sail number
  • Low stretch luff line on asymmetrics
  • Launcher bag

Wind angle, wind speed and cloth fabric are for guidance only and ultimately dependant of boat size and displacement as well as customer individual requirements

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