Hello everyone!

Today, we're going to show you the benefits of a self-tacking genoa with two clew positions.

This Delta Voiles innovation allows you to:

• extend the range of use of your self-tacking genoa;
• quickly adapt your boat to changing wind conditions;
• minimize the number of sails carried on board, making cruising simpler.

The principle is simple: your genoa has two clew positions at different heights.

The lower clew position allows you to use the sail at its full size.

By switching to the upper clew position, you can reduce the sail area while maintaining appropriate leech tension, allowing you to trim the genoa correctly.

1. The lower clew position: full sail area

In light to moderate wind conditions, we use the lower clew position.

Before changing clew positions, it is important to reduce the load on the sheet.

To do this, ease the sheet to progressively release the tension on the clew.

If the wind is stronger, you can completely furl the sail to release the clew attachment without any tension.

2. Moving to the upper clew position

Once the snap hook has been automatically released, we can move the sheet to the second attachment point.

Check that the sheet system is correctly positioned so that the line can run freely and smoothly.

The genoa is now reduced, with an optimal clew angle that allows you to maintain an efficient sail trim.

3. Check the trim

After changing the clew position, it is important to check how the sail is behaving.

In particular, check:

• sheet tension;
• sail shape;
• leech tension.

The sail should maintain an efficient profile while limiting the power generated as the wind increases.

4. Returning to the main clew position

When the wind drops and you want to regain more power, simply reverse the process to return to the lower clew position.

• Ease the sheet again, then completely furl the sail.
• Reconnect the sheet to the lower clew position.
• Gradually tension the sheet and check the sail trim again.

You have now restored the maximum sail area of your genoa.

Conclusion

Thanks to this two-clew-position system, your self-tacking genoa can adapt more easily to changing wind conditions.

With just a few simple adjustments, you can switch from a configuration that prioritizes power and performance to one that effectively reduces the sail area as the wind increases.

A simple and practical solution for more comfortable sailing, while maintaining good control of your boat.

If you have any questions about the trimming, use or installation of your self-tacking genoa with two clew positions, don't hesitate to contact the SailHero team.

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