Headsail
Headsail
Section titled “Headsail”Headsails range from light-air overlapping genoas to heavy-weather working jibs. This section covers the full spectrum of systems, hardware, and features.
Documents
Section titled “Documents”Roller furling systems (Harken, Profurl, Facnor, Seldén), hank-on alternatives, and luff tape/rope specifications. Includes furler compatibility and groove sizing.
Vertical battens, horizontal short battens, and full-length options. Covers batten pocket construction and the effect on furling behavior.
Furling reefing (partial roll), traditional reef points, load reinforcement for reefed positions, and when to switch to a dedicated storm jib.
Tack fittings (all 8 types with brand specs), corner hardware, reinforcement, sheet systems, telltales, windows, draft stripes, leech line cleats, and specialized hardware for self-tacking and storm jibs.
UV strip materials (Sunbrella, WeatherMax), coverage options, color selection, furling direction considerations, and sail sock alternatives.
Foam luff, taffeta protection (full/partial, laminated/sewn), draft stripes (complete specs), and feature compatibility matrix.
Quick Reference: Headsail Configuration by Sailing Style
Section titled “Quick Reference: Headsail Configuration by Sailing Style”| Sailing Style | Type | LP | Furling | Material | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruising | Genoa 135-150% | 135-150% J | Roller furling | Dacron or Hydranet | UV strip, foam luff |
| Performance Cruising | Genoa 110-135% | 110-135% J | Roller furling | LoadX Endumax | Taffeta, UV strip |
| Club Racing | Jib 100-105% | 100-105% J | Furling or hank-on | LoadX Carbon | Draft stripes |
| Grand Prix | Multiple jibs | Various | Hank-on / Tuff Luff | LoadX Carbon | No UV, minimum weight |
| Shorthanded | Self-tacking Jib | 85-100% J | Roller furling | Dacron or XRP | Foam luff, UV strip |
Related Modules
Section titled “Related Modules”- LoadX Technology — Core material technology
- Specialty Sails — Storm Jib — Dedicated heavy weather headsail
- Components — Shared hardware specs
- Measurement — Headsail — How to measure for a headsail