OzOne wrote:
And sacrifice sail when close hauled?

Everything's a compromise.


Joe wrote:
I would think a properly shaped sail on all points would be the best
all around.

Depends on what you mean by "best."
A genoa with a high-cut foot to clear the bow pulpit & lifelines will
be slower on alll points, less sail area and poor flow around the
foot. Better visibility & less chafe, though. You have to make up your
mind what you want.


I can see the chaffing taking place clearly.


Well, you can avoid that by keeping the sail nice & safe in it's bag.


Is that wrong OZ?


It's only WRONG to think that the loss of speed isn't much (it is) or
that anybody who doesn't have the same priorities as yourself is a
fool.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King