ASYMMETRIC -- Racing Spinnakers
North racing asymmetries are
a direct descendant of North's dominant America's Cup designs. The asymmetric
is a fast, fun, easytofly sail that adds dramatically to a boat's
reaching and broad reaching speed. The growing popularity of "sport
boats" and offshore one design classes have further spurred North's
asymmetric development, with a family of winning designs for virtually
every class and every style of racing, whether it's pointtopoint
or triangular reaching courses. (If you race PHRF, consider whether the
addition of an asymmetric will alter your rating. Equally important are
boat characteristics, rig setup and crew handling.) North Asymmetric
spinnaker panels are computer molded, both horizontally and vertically,
creating a profile that is exceptionally smooth. The result is a shape
that creates a more stable wind flow over a broader wind range, which is
especially important for todays generation of 
lighter,
fasteraccelerating boats. North asymmetric spinnakers are available
in cloth weights ranging from .5 polyester to NORLON 250 in a wide variety
of colors.
Standard Features
Extra Features
AP RUNNER (right above)Big
and powerful with maximum girth in the head to help rotate the sail to
windward out from under the main. This sail can also be set wingandwing
with the main. Well suited for windwardleeward courses where boats
will sail deeper downwind angles. Polyester cloth is an excellent choice
for added longevity.
BIG SCREACHER (left above) Smaller than a runner and larger than a reacher, this sail is designed to "heat up" speed on tight reaches while maintaining a fast, stable shape that is easy to trim as the wind moves further forward. Can also be used as an all purpose asymmetric when the boat is not in a high performance race mode, or when sailing short handed.
Your boat's "I" dimension determines the number of horizontal
or "belly" panels designed into your spinnaker.