The popularity of flying a code zero or asymmetric sail increased tenfold in 2018, with the trend set to soar in 2019 as more and more sailors take advantage of these high performance sails.
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Image Credit: Bjarne Lorenzen, Meike Brunssen Knierim Yachtbau
Code zero - a sail that emerged from the offshore racing world is now firmly established as an essential part of a modern cruising sail package. While the sail plan will develop over time, the code zero is often one of the first sails to go into the inventory. Here, our Guest blogger Andy Rice interviews Bjarne Lorenzen of sailmaker Doyle O’leu who explains the appeal of this versatile sail.
Trogear Marine Products are the freshest addition to the Upffront portfolio.
Formed in 2012 by development engineer Jindrich Dokonal, Trogear are creating a buzz around their Trogear Adjustable Bowsprits. Tried and test for many years – and patented in 2012 – the bowsprit is popular with racers, cruisers and single-handed sailors.
