![]() This is a good all-around sail that does a bit of upwind and a bit of downwind but is most ideal for mid angles. North Sails use the term code zero to refer to a mid-angle sail (85-140). Nonetheless, all code zeros are generally reaching upwind sails that are a bit more versatile than just an A1. However, different manufacturers use the term code zero to refer to slightly different sails that serve slightly different functions. Their goal was to have a mid-angle to upwind sail for light winds that was categorized as a spinnaker and thus complied with racing requirements regarding their headsail inventory. ![]() The code zero term was originally used by the Volvo ocean race to describe a versatile reaching sail that was primarily used for upwind sailing but was built like a spinnaker and thus met the definition of a spinnaker for racing rules purposes. For example, A1 is a light wind reaching sail while A4 is a strong wind running (downwind) sail. Higher numbers are used for stronger winds. In general, odd numbers (A1, A3, A5) are primarily mid-angle to upwind reaching sails (70-150 wind angle) while even numbers (A2, A6, A6) are downwind sails (120-150). In general, a code zero is a type of “A” sail, which are types of racing asymmetric spinnakers. Upwind Sails – Code Zero and other “Code” sails Specifically, I want to talk about the different low wind headsails that can be used in the Lagoon 42 both for light upwind and downwind conditions. In this article, I hope to clarify some of this confusion and suggest the best sail inventory for the Lagoon 42. For that reason, understanding the specific use case for each sail is important. ![]() Part of the confusion is that not all manufacturers use the same terminology to refer to the same sail types. These conversations often reflect some confusion about the various “types” of downwind and light wind sails that sail manufacturers offer. A common conversation in the Lagoon 42 Facebook group involves the question of what is the perfect sail inventory for this boat. ![]()
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