Extra (sailing)

In sailing, an extra is a sail that is not part of the working sail plan.

Related Topics:
Sailing - Working sail

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The most common extra is the spinnaker. Other extras include studding sails, the modern spanker, and some staysails and topsails.

Related Topics:
Spinnaker - Studding sail - Spanker - Staysail - Topsail

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In yacht racing, there are often separate divisions depending on whether or not extras are permitted. A race or division in which extras are not permitted is commonly called a non spinnaker race or division.

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