Introduction to Spinnakers - Session 1

Pop the chute on your next downwind run! Spinnakers are big, colorful and powerful downwind sails that usually stay in the bag if you’ve never had first-hand experience with them. The extra poles, lines and know-how it takes to set up a spinnaker can seem like a daunting task if you don’t know what you are doing. This class will demystify the spinnaker for both novice sailors and old salts with limited spinnaker experience. Learn how to set it, how to fly it and how to put it away. Prerequisites: Completion of SailNOW! or equivalent experience. Session 2 - 8/14/10.