As Jax stated on the Sphinx but to continue in 1866 as sort of a baggy
genoa. However the parachute spinnaker was introduced around 1927 on a
yacht "Maybe" by Swede Sven Salen and was the first 'modern' spinnaker.

M.


"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Spinnakers are my favorite sails!

What is the origin of the Spinnaker? 1 pt