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Cruising & Racing SailsHow-To Guides

Choose the right sails for how and where you sail, from durable cruising cloth to racing laminates. Learn how sail design, materials, and sizing affect performance and longevity.

  • Rooster Sail Bag - Sail Tidy - Size: 5.9 x 10.6 in (20.0 x 30.0 cm)

    What Makes a Good Cruising Genoa

    A good cruising genoa balances easy handling and durable shape by favoring a slightly heavier, moderately firm sailcloth in a practical 140–145% LP, with smooth furling hardware and a UV...

  • Rooster Sail Bag - Size: 70.9 in (1.8 m)

    How A Boat Sails Upwind

    A boat sails upwind by holding a close-hauled course roughly 40–45 degrees off the true wind and tacking in a zigzag to make progress toward a point it cannot sail...