![]() But it can take quite a punch, so don´t treat your sail like it´s raw eggs. This is very lightweight and thus fragile. Remember: Gennakers are light wind sails! These are only used when there is relatively low wind speeds (I usually took it out at3 to 4 knots TWS on GEKKO and took it down over 18 knots TWS), so go out for the first time when there is no more than 3-4 knots, or – as in the case of this article – if wind direction is favourable, try it out while berthed.īefore we start the tutorial, just a quick product characterization: Gennakers are generally made of a Nylon-garment. You will not only get a nice training how to set up the sail, hoist and fly it and retrieve it safely but you may as well get a sailing lesson is how and when to use it and how to trim it properly. Of course, if your sailmaker offers to deliver your new sail to your boat, you should take the offer and pay a little extra. This is a myth: When I tried out my Gennaker on GEKKO the first time I took heed of some simple – but absolutely matter of course – things and it turned out to be a great fun day. Some even think that as newcomers on boats they somehow aren´t competent or trained enough to fly such canvas. In my job as a salesman for sailing yachts I regularly meet people who somehow have the impression that Spinnakers and their derivates are “dangerous” or complicated to sail. It´s really easy and fun!ĭon´t be afraid of the big Gennaker sail!įirst of all: Don´t be afraid of a Gennaker. I want to take away a bit the awe you might feel seeing this huge sail and the complexity of it. Just like my “How to set up a Code 0 light wind sail”-article. Just returning from another delivery and commissioning trip to the Lake of Constance, I brought this article which is aimed at sailing newbies who have just been buying a Gennaker and never set up such a big sail. Besides their enormous power and capability to drive the boat at high speeds at relatively low wind speeds, these sails are a hell lot of fun! Fresh from the dealer Gennakers, asymmetric Spinnakers, are perfect for sailing roughly 80 to 160 degrees TWA in lighter wind conditions. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.With slowly but surely more and more boats hitting the water and the new sailing season 2023 shortly to begin, many of you dearest readers may have decided over the winter time to buy a Gennaker. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.Ĭertain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). You can always contact us for any return question at and issues Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. To start a return, you can contact us at If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. ![]() ![]() We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
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