Different Sail Types Explained (9 Types of Sails)

https://improvesailing.com/sails - If you want to learn the different sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I've done a ton of research to learn what the different sail types are and in this video, I explain to you what I've learned.

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In this video, you will learn the placement and function of different sails. What sails to use in a storm, and in light air? You'll also learn what a spinnaker and gennaker are, and why it matters what kind of sails you carry.

The sails I'll discuss are: mainsail, trysail, jib, genoa, spinnaker, gennaker, code zero, storm jib, storm trysail.

If you want to see more pictures and examples, and a table with all the sails and the maximum usage wind speed, check out my article at https://improvesailing.com/sails

In part 2 about RIG TYPES, you'll learn about different mast configurations, why you want a triangular sail, and tall ships. Watch it here:    • Different Sailboat Rigs Explained (Ta...  

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Special thanks to the following people for letting me use their quality photos:

Bill Abbott - True Spinnaker with pole - CC BY-SA 2.0
lotsemann - Volvo Ocean Race Alvimedica and the Code Zero versus SCA and the J1 - CC BY-SA 2.0
Lisa Bat - US Naval Academy Trysail and Storm Jib dry fit - CC BY-SA 2.0
Mike Powell - White gaff cat - CC BY-SA 2.0