Reply To: NAUTICAT 331 – SPINNAKER OR CRUISING SHUTE

[Paul Jepson]

I have similarly been considering a cruising chute or spinnaker. I favour the cruising chute for simplicity and ease of handling especially if fitted with a roller. The only leg of the Round Island likely to be a dead run which would favour a conventional spinnaker is from St Catherines to Bembridge. However you wouldn’t go too far wrong with a just a pole to boom out the genoa. I would be interested to know what handicap you have been given. I believe a 331 has previously had a Channel Handicap.
Paul Jepson
Arabella 331