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Author: Jeff Pearson
Subject: Hanks on genoa
Info: (11086 views) Posted: Thursday 6-23-11 08:36:06 AM
Hanks are better in light air..and they don't let the sail fall over like a headfoil will..But are a pain doing head sail changes.

:: I like hanks for short handed sailing, but for crewed
:: races, I do miss having a head foil so I'm not bald for
:: sail changes.
::
:: Joe
::
:: :: I have seen genoas with both hanks and headfoil. Just
:: :: wondering what the advantages are and which one is
:: :: better.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks
::
:: :: Don

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