Our line of asymmetric cruising spinnakers are big colorful sails with a low of power. Our asymmetric cruising spinnakers can be designed and built for a range of wind angles and speed. While racing yachts often carry multiple highly specialized spinnakers—each tuned to narrow wind ranges—this approach isn’t practical for most cruisers. Instead, we focus on designing versatile cruising spinnakers that simplify sail inventory without compromising performance.

Some sailors cruise in regions where reaching is the norm, while others spend extended time in tradewind conditions with deep running angles. For these customers, we can custom design a reaching spinnaker (Cruise A1) or a running spinnaker (Cruise A2) that matches the customers need.

By far, our most popular cruising spinnaker is the Cruise A1.5, an all-purpose sail designed for both versatility and power. It performs best in true wind speeds of 5 to 20 knots and apparent wind angles between 70° and 140°. The Cruise A1.5 can be equipped with an ATN snuffer or a top-down furler, making it easy to deploy and retrieve. Compared to the Cruising Code Zero (CCZ), this sail is larger and more powerful, offering a wider range of usable wind angles. The elliptical luff shape enhances projection at deeper angles, maximizing off-wind performance. It’s also available in a variety of color options for a customized look. However, unlike furling sails, it must be hoisted and doused with each use, requiring more active sail handling.

Keeping these sails, and their handling systems, simple and safe is the name of the game.

Cruising Code Sails

Code Sails are designed for effortless handling and stability, thanks to the built-in structural torsion cable in the luff. This integrated cable enhances the performance of the sail and allows for easy furling with a roller furler. To add durability and convenience, a protective sun shield can be applied to the leech and foot, ensuring the sail remains protected when left up for extended periods.

Code Sails come in a range of cloth types tailored to expected wind speeds and sailing angles. These materials vary from stiff, low-stretch laminates reinforced with exotic fibers to durable woven polyester. For close-reaching sails, we prioritize the low-stretch laminate for precision and stability, while deeper angles call for the longer-lasting woven cloth.

For example, our Cruising Code 55 sails are designed to sail close reaching angles.  They are flatter, slightly smaller, and built from low-stretch laminated materials for optimal shape control. On the other end of the spectrum, our Code 75 sails are the largest in our lineup, constructed from durable woven cloth and shaped for lower sailing angles. The All-Purpose Code 65 remains the most popular choice, offering unmatched versatility and reliability. These sails are commonly made from high-quality woven cloth, such as Contender Stormlite or Challenge Code-Tec, ensuring durability and performance. Every Code Sail can be equipped with a UV cover, and we typically deliver each sail as a complete package, including a furling system and sheets for added convenience.