| The APC is designed
specifically for the cruising sailor. It is
slightly smaller in overall dimensions than the racing
APR 90, but has the same attributes. The even entry
allows easier trimming and stabilizes the sail. A
flatter leech allows you to ease the mainsail farther
out, making the boat go faster with less heel. The longer luff gives the sail more drawing
power, and gets more area out in front of the
mainsail. This is very effective in the 100-130 degree
apparent wind angles. The shorter leech allow the sail
to be more easily trimmed on all points of sail.
The
Doyle APC is a stable, powerful sail that will
improve your offwind performance. It's unique
geometry, combined with an aerodynamic cross sectional
shape, allows the sail to fly out away from the boat
in undisturbed air. This applies more force on the
boat and increases your downwind capability.
The
Doyle APC is a very versatile sail. It has almost
twice the square footage of a 155% genoa. Although
considerably smaller than a full size traditional
spinnkaer, in many points of sail the APC will out
perform a traditional spinnaker without the hassle of
a spinnaker pole and other expensive equipment. To
set the APC, simply attached the tack line to the bow,
run a sheet to the stern and attached the halyard.
Then turn your boat downwind so that the APC will be
in the shadow of the mainsail and hoist. When the sail
is fully hoisted, trim the sail and head up to course.
Click
here to learn more about flying the
APC.
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