You don’t do that with a spinnaker,” explained announcer Michael Nusbaum. When used, a spinnaker — a type of sail, often colourful — fills with wind and billows out in front of the boat.

With nothing but wind, grit, and two hands, we take on the challenge of solo spinnaker cruising. One sail, zero backup, and no fear—this is sailing stripped to its boldest form.

Against the dramatic beachfront skyline of Surfer's Paradise, a fleet of 27 yachts competing in the 2nd GCCM Gold Coast to ...

They'll be able to see the racing boats from locations like Petoskey State Park and Sunset Park in Petoskey. Boats sail with their spinnakers flown during the Ugotta Regatta on July 28, 2024.

The trimmer and helmsperson need to work together. The trimmer should talk about “pressure” on the spinnaker, and help the helmsperson sail up or down to maintain VMG.