Listen "Lessons Learned on Asymmetrical Spinnaker Design"
Episode Synopsis
Tune in to the eleventh episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring lead sail designer, Pat Considine from UK Sailmakers Chicago. In this episode, Pat answers a series of questions about what considerations go into designing a custom asymmetrical spinnaker.
Pat delves into key measurements used for spinnaker design including the luff, leech and mid girth (SMG). He also covers material considerations, structured luffs, masthead versus fractional kites, furling and banding options, and explains how the use of BSG design software allows him to design the perfect kite for each customer's boat and sailing goals.
Like and subscribe to the UK Sailmakers YouTube channel to be notified when more great content from our channel is uploaded. The Lessons Learned Podcast is also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Video Clip Credits:
Checkmate and Swan River: Lindsay Preece
J/111 CAG: Henrik Trygg
Code Zeros: UK Sailmakers Ireland & Adam Loory
In-Loft and Dock photos/videos: UK Sailmakers Northwest
UK Sailmakers is proud to have the Lessons Learned Podcast Series recognised as the #1 Sailing Podcast in the UK by FeedSpot: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_sailing_podcasts/
Pat delves into key measurements used for spinnaker design including the luff, leech and mid girth (SMG). He also covers material considerations, structured luffs, masthead versus fractional kites, furling and banding options, and explains how the use of BSG design software allows him to design the perfect kite for each customer's boat and sailing goals.
Like and subscribe to the UK Sailmakers YouTube channel to be notified when more great content from our channel is uploaded. The Lessons Learned Podcast is also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Video Clip Credits:
Checkmate and Swan River: Lindsay Preece
J/111 CAG: Henrik Trygg
Code Zeros: UK Sailmakers Ireland & Adam Loory
In-Loft and Dock photos/videos: UK Sailmakers Northwest
UK Sailmakers is proud to have the Lessons Learned Podcast Series recognised as the #1 Sailing Podcast in the UK by FeedSpot: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_sailing_podcasts/
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