Add another positive vote for the ATN sock. I have used one on Calypso's spinny for over 10 years. We commonly double hand with the spinny including dip pole gypes. The ATN sock gives a safety bail out for when the wind increases or something goes sideways (for example I accidently release the sheet during a gybe). Also, if sailing shorthanded having the ATN sock allows for a quick douse in case of a MOB.
If ATN offers a carbon fiber "horse collar" it may be worth the cost to avoid the heavy fiberglass. The grey or different color stripe up the sock indicates where the control lines are and will show a twist prior to releasing the Kraken (spinny). Martin Calypso 1970 C&C 43 Seattle [cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Steve Thomas Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:12 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List A question regarding a sail Take a look at the ATN web site for their "Tacker" and sock. There are videos of both in action. You may not choose to use either of them but you should at least be aware of these options. There are several companies that also make socks. An asymmetric is still a large sail and you have to get it down some how. The Tacker will give you better control over the tack of the sail than you would have with just a block tied to the anchor roller. I use both, ATN Tacker and sock, and a symmetrical spinnaker that I fly as an asymmetric. The setup has a more restricted range of sailing angle to the wind, but it works quite well in most conditions where you would want such a sail while cruising. The main advantage of a true asymmetric over my setup is in sailing closer to the wind in light air. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII
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