Lidgard Sails // Yacht Sails // Gennakers

Lidgard Sails A0 Gennakers are primarily used for tight angle reaching. Constructed from Code Zero laminate and an A0 has a 75% mid girth to meet international sailing regulations for sail measurement. These sails can be furled and have a custom luff rope to ensure a tight luff and maximum performance. An A0 is a hugely powerful sail that can greatly improve a yachts performance reaching in light and heavy breeze.

Lidgard Sails A1 Gennakers are performance light air sails. They often have a tighter luff that enables the sail to stay set in light breeze and rolling swells. Constructed from .5 ounce nylon cloth to keep the sail light and easily flown. An A1 Gennaker has reduced shoulders and is usually a flatter sail to reduce stalled wind in the Gennaker and create wind flow.

Lidgard Sails A2 Gennakers are full size running sails. These sails have maximum luff length and shoulder width to optimize performance running downwind. These sails fly with a projected luff for maximum power and stability. Usually constructed from .6 ounce - .9 ounce Spinnaker cloth.All our A2 Gennakers have structural luff rope and flat tapes for extra reinforcing around the edges. Lazy sheet preventers and clew strops for sheet peels are optional extras.

Lidgard Sails A3 Gennakers are reduced area reaching sails. A3 Gennakers are used at tighter reaching angles. These sails have reduced shoulder width and tighter luffs to optimize performance reaching. These sails can be constructed from heavy Spinnaker Nylon or Code Zero fabrics to minimize stretch offering maximum stability and reliability. All our A3 Gennakers have structural luff rope and flat tapes for extra reinforcing around the edges. Lazy sheet preventers and clew strops for sheet peels are optional extras.

Lidgard Sails A4 Gennakers are from the same mould as a A2. An A4 is a mast head heavy weight cloth running Gennaker. Usually constructed from 1 ounce Spinnaker cloth. Suitable for offshore Yachts and Grand Pre race yachts that are often pushing the wind limits for a mast head Gennaker. All our A4 Gennakers have structural luff rope and flat tapes for extra reinforcing around the edges. Lazy sheet preventers and clew strops for sheet peels are optional extras.

Lidgard Sails A5 Gennakers are a fractional running Gennaker. Used in heavy airs an A5 is a full shaped medium sized sail with a maximum luff length offering good stability and maximum power when running downwind. Usually constructed from 1.5 ounce Spinnaker nylon to increase longevity and reduce the risk of blow-outs. All our A5 Gennakers have structural luff rope and flat tapes for extra reinforcing around the edges. Lazy sheet preventers and clew strops for sheet peels are optional extras.

Lidgard Sails A7 Gennakers are a traditional heavy air Gennaker. A7 Gennakers are flat cut with a tight luff and reduced area making these sails perfect for open ocean blast reaching / heavy air running. Constructed from 1.5 ounce nylon or Code Zero style laminate to ensure these sails are bullet proof. All our A7 Gennakers have structural luff rope and flat tapes for extra reinforcing around the edges. Lazy sheet preventers and clew strops for sheet peels are optional extras.

Lidgard Sails All Purpose Gennakers are constructed from quality spinnaker materials. Made for cruising sailors these Gennakers are built for longevity and reliability. Often used in conjunction with a chocker sock these sails can be flown from the bow or bowsprit to improve a cruising yachts performance downwind.

Lidgard Sails All Purpose Furling Gennakers are constructed from quality spinnaker materials. Made for cruising sailors these Gennakers are built for longevity and easy furling. These Gennakers are often constructed flatter to ensure furling and have furling patches and lines as per the recommendation of the furler supplier.

Gennaker Retrieval Socks are used for shorthanded or ocean passage sailing. The Gennaker is enclosed in the sock when hoisted this retrieval sock is then hoisted up to allow the Spinnaker to set. When lowering the sock it is pulled down by a retrieval line that encloses the Gennaker in the sock enabling the Gennaker to be easily lowered to the deck.