When we are out of these parameters we are called to sail changes. Weather: Hot Sector The range of use of the sailsīy range of use of the sails we mean the minimum and maximum wind and angle for which a sail is efficient. If our changes become very frequent, we unnecessarily waste time and energy. Some sail changes may require you to without a headsail until the new sail is hoisted. In fact, when we have clear all the possible combinations of sails for our boat, we must also have clear the times required for the manoeuvres. Using an out-of-range sail is not something to aim for, but there are variable weather situations where reducing the number of sails changes becomes an advantage.

In fact, as soon as we leave the ideal range of use of a sail, with a limited overlap compared to the next sail, we have to make a sail change.

If, on the other hand, the overlaps are very limited, it means that when the angle or intensity of the wind varies we are called to frequent sail changes. The wider the point of overlap between the sails, the more our sails suit is wide and flexible. Changes must be made if we expect conditions to vary in favor of one combination or the other. At the crossover point of the sails we will have situations where two alternative sail combinations are valid. The crossover diagram shows us the overlap points between the sails and the appropriate moments for sail changes. The points where the first sail needs to be replaced for the second indicate sail changes. Each sail has a range of use, beyond which a smaller sail will replace it. Sail crossover is a term used to refer to a boat’s combination of sails for all conditions.

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