Mastering the Vang Upwind: A Comprehensive Guide to Sail Trim and Performance

Mastering the Vang Upwind: A Comprehensive Guide to Sail Trim and Performance For many sailors, the kicking strap, or vang, is one of the most misunderstood controls on their boat. Yet, understanding how to use your vang effectively is crucial for unlocking your boat’s full potential, especially when sailing upwind. It’s a powerful tool that, […]

Optimising Your Boat for Handicap Racing: Why Winning Beats Mediocrity

The Handicap Dilemma: Why Chasing a Low Rating Could Be Costing You Races In the world of yacht racing, the handicap system is a constant source of debate. Should you strip your boat down, shrink your sails, and do everything possible to minimise your rating? Or is there a better way? At Kraken Sails, we […]

Optimising Your Boat for Handicap Racing: Why Winning Beats Mediocrity

The Handicap Dilemma: Why Chasing a Low Rating Could Be Costing You Races In the world of yacht racing, the handicap system is a constant source of debate. Should you strip your boat down, shrink your sails, and do everything possible to minimise your rating? Or is there a better way? At Kraken Sails, we […]

Low Aspect Sails: The Workhorse of the Cruising World

What is a Low Aspect Sail? While high aspect sails dominate the racing scene, the low aspect ratio sail remains the unsung hero of the cruising world. A low aspect sail is shorter and wider than its high aspect counterpart, with a more even distribution of area. Think of a classic cruising yacht with a […]

High Aspect Sails: Why the Right Dacron Cloth Matters

What Does High Aspect Mean in Sailing? In the world of sailing, aspect ratio is a term you’ll hear frequently, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, it describes the shape of a sail. A high aspect ratio sail is tall and narrow, while a low aspect ratio sail is shorter and wider. […]