Vic,
We have been talking with Mike about the Aspinn designs for the S30/30 for
some time, and keeping up with the recent changes in the PHRF rule regarding
Aspinns.
In the recent J Fest regatta winners in 3 of the 4 classes that use Aspinns used our's. However the asymmetrics used by the pole boats don't really relate to the kind of asymmetrics you would use on a 30/30. In the pole boats the sails are very specifically designed to pull the boats down wind and must be very full and allow for a lot of rotation out from the centerline since the poles can't be pulled aft. In a boat like a 30/30 where you use symmetricals for running the asymmetrics will be used only with apparent wind angles of less than 110 degrees.
We have done, and are doing a lot of work with this type of spinnaker as well. Last summer "Osprey", a Santa Cruz 40, won it's class in the Pacific Cup race to Hawaii using our Code 0 and Code 1 asymmetrics along with 3/4 oz. and 1.5 oz. symmetrical runners. Presently we are also doing a full inventory for an ILC 40 where again we will be using Code 0 and Code 1 asymmetrics along with symmetrical runners.
For the 30/30 we may find it is faster to have the 2 asymmetrics along with one symmetric. A Code 0 is the smallest asymmetric you can legally carry and is used with apparent wind angles between 40 degrees and 70 degrees in typical conditions. In very windy conditions the range of the Code 0 will move up as you will be to over powered with it a tight angles. At 70 degrees apparent you will want to change to either your present symmetrical spinnaker or to a Code 1 asymmetric. With the wind between 70 degrees and 110 degrees we have found the Code 1 to be an incredible performer. The Code 1 is a nearly full size asymmetric but will reach better than a symmetric because it is asymmetric in both plan form and cross sectional shape. It has a longer luff than a symmetrical and a flatter exit. It is very fast as your downwind sail in less than 12 knots of breeze because you will be sailing apparent wind angles of less than 110 degrees (about 130 degrees true) in these conditions.
Once the wind gets up to where you want to sail deeper than 135 degrees true, the symmetrical spinnaker will be faster on boats that have conventional size spinnakers.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at 949 645-6697
Harry Pattison
Elliott / Pattison Sailmakers
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-santana3030@sailpix.com
[mailto:owner-santana3030@sailpix.com]On Behalf Of Forsyth, Vic
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 9:12 AM
To: 'innove8@pacbell.net'; usa97408@aol.com
Cc: Santana 30-30 Mailserver
Subject: RE: A-Sails
Mike, I also would be intereted in racing my 30/30 with an A-Sail. Who has experence cutting a sail like this for the boat?
Vic Forsyth
Chili with Sauce, #22
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Guccione [mailto:innove8@pacbell.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 10:47 AM
To: usa97408@aol.com
Cc: Santana 30-30 Mailserver
Subject: A-Sails
Stacy,
I have 97371 a Santana 3030 PC Named Teaser. I have been talking to my local board about getting a rating on an A-Sail for months. They told me last year that regional would decide in November but I don't think that happened. I am one of a dozen Santana 3030 owners that would like to buy an asymmetrical sail. We want to know if this will affect our rating. I have not purchased an A-Sail yet so I don't have any dimensions for you but we would build the sail to whatever the rules requires. I would imagine that if we kept the same sail area as a spinnaker the rating should remain the same.
Can you give us some help? Let me know what I have to do. I know you are looking at this in a case by case manner but can we do this for the class as a whole?
I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks.
Mike Guccione
818-502-2600 Received on Tue Jan 9 10:05:59 2001