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North V-Series™ spinnakers have won more races than any spinnaker design in history, not only because they are fast, but they are easy to fly. V-Series spinnaker panels are computer molded, both horizontally and vertically, creating a profile that is exceptionally smooth.

PictureThe result is a shape that creates a smoother and more stable wind flow over a broader wind range, which is especially important for today's generation of lighter, faster-accelerating boats. It is also beneficial to boats racing under IMS and many offshore one design class rules which limit spinnaker inventories.
Standard Available Options
  • Stainless steel rings with strap reinforcement
  • TrueRadial construction with 1-3 belly panels (depending on 'I' dimension)
  • Premium strip patches
  • Sail numbers and/or insignia
  • Low stretch Dacron leech tapes
  • Footcord, leechcords available for I of 50' or greater
  • North Box Turtle
Extra Options
  • IMS Measurement
  • Retriever patch
  • Custom artwork and graphics
  • Snuffer

PictureThe manufacturing process for North NorLon spinnaker fabrics produce an extremely flat weave to reduce air flow through the fabric. Additional finishing is applied to further seal and stabilize the cloth. North's NorLon™ (Nylon) fabrics combine low stretch, excellent tear strength, specific porosity and superior color acceptance.

Spinnaker Cloth Colors*:
NorLite
50
60
70
90
NorLon
75
150
NorLon
250
Contender
SuperLite 50
AirX
500
650
AirX
600
700
900
White
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Red
Green
Yellow
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Black
Caribbean
Fuschia
Royal Blue
*Updated November 29, 2007 | = available fabric/color
Visit North's Color Me Fast! program to design your own spinnaker!

SPINNAKER TYPES:

VMG Spinnaker
Typically the smallest and lightest sail in the inventory, the VMG is designed to fly when gybing downwind in light air, sailing target boat speed and wind angles.

AP RUNNER
The spinnaker of choice for windward/leeward course racing, featuring a big head and shoulders which is fast, stable  and easy-to-fly. Flat water use is better served by polyester styles, rough water is better suited to nylon.

While differences in spinnaker molds may not be immediately apparent to the untrained eye, North sail designers refine proven molds/shapes to match the distribution of area, girths and profile to each particular class or yacht. New designs are optimized with North's exclusive Flow™ and Membrane™ computer simulation programs, which analyze pressure and stresses on the sail at various wind speeds and angles. With this data, the designer can create a "flying shape" that more accurately matches the designed shape. The result is a spinnaker that is fast and easy-to-fly.

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