RACING STAYSAILS

Doyle’s Spinnaker Staysail is a specialty sail that is hoisted on reaching legs, when the apparent wind angle is between 80-135, and adds a large amount of sail area for no rating penalty. Set independently of any stay, the sail is tacked aft of the headstay and hoisted on a headsail halyard. Generally, the sail is constructed of high-modulus, Code-0 type cloth, and needs a high modulus luff line as well, as the sail flies independently of any stay. Combined with an independent furling system, the sail can be easily set and doused.