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Gale sail / storm sail
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:50 am
by LONGHAWK
does anyone have experience with the "gale sail" by ATN? Or, any experience with other storm sails? I am interested in having something other than the roller furling option when offshore.
Sam
LONGHAWK # 173
Gale Sail use
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:33 pm
by LONGHAWK
I purchased the gale sail. I had opportunity to use it recently during an offshore sail from Galveston to Port Isabelle. It wotked better than expected. It is the 100 sq ft model. It hanks on over the furled genny fine. There were two of us on the bow ksnking it on and in very confused and large seas we never burried the bow. The 350 has great reserve bouyancy.
With sustained winds over 26 kts (gusting 32) and a partialy furled / reefed main, the helm was well balanced and I could still get drive though the seas. If anyone wants, I have pictures of the sail flying.
Sam
LONGHAWK # 173
Pictures
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:34 pm
by R.B.
Pictures are always appreciated
POst away please.
Re: Gale sail / storm sail
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:11 pm
by Capt. Nini
Longhawk....I bought a Gale Sail second hand. How do you hank the sail over the furled jib without the jib sheets interfering? Also, do you route the sheets for the Gale Sail thuough the genoa cars?