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In the first of a new series on double-handed sailing techniques, Pip explains hoisting an asymmetric spinnaker
Double-handed sailing is gaining in popularity across many disciplines – from the recent boom in double-handed racing, both inshore and offshore, to boats designed for couples to cruise two-up. We now regularly see crews of two managing all sizes of boat, and sailing them with the same efficiency and expectations as full crews.
Over the coming issues of Yachting World I’ll be sharing how I approach some of the key manoeuvres with a crew of two, how to minimise risk, prepare for success and some tips for advancing your technique. We’ll look at spinnaker skills, as well as handling Code 0s, upwind sailing and reefing techniques. There’s also a video to demonstrate each technique: see yachtingworld.com and youtube.com/yachtingworld
These techniques are designed for double-handed crews sailing a yacht with an autopilot, and an asymmetric spinnaker. We’re sailing a J/99, which has a
