The Yankee is a high clew Genoa flown off the forward forestay and is a very common sail on offshore yachts. The benefit of having a high clew means the sheeting angle of the sail can be adjusted easily. It also allows ocean waves to wash across the deck of the yacht without causing extra stress and shock loads on the sail. On classic Yachts the sail can be designed and manufactured to give a more traditional look for the customers yacht. U.V sun protection strips, luff flattening and soft clew rings are options available.

The Furling Genoa is a sail that overlaps the mast. These sails often have a foot length from 115% to 165% of the Yachts J length. Used for light air sailing when full power is required. On cruising yachts a Genoa is often polled out for extra downwind performance. For customers doing long ocean passages Downwind Genoa’s are available constructed from lighter materials for ease of handling. On a Lidgard Furling Genoa U.V sun protection and luff flatteners are available options.

Lidgard Sails No.1 Genoa are full size sails designed for conditions ranging from 0 to 12 knots. These sails have a power full draft and full entry to give maximum performance in light air conditions. We understand all boats have different needs and we custom build and design our No.1 Genoa to offer the customer the best performance for their type of yacht.

A Working Jib is a all purpose sail. On a cruising yacht this sail is one of the most used sails on board. This Jib can be up to 120% of the yachts J length essential for anyone coastal cruising or offshore sailing. On a Lidgard Working Jib U.V sun protection and luff flatteners are available options.

A Stay Sail is often used independent of the main forestay. This sail may be hanked to a inner forestay or may fly independent on a rope or wire forestay. Often used as a heavy weather Jib or Storm Sail this a Stay Sail has no overlap on the mast. When used in conjunction with a Yankee or reaching sail a Stay Sail can increase the yachts average speed when passage making. On a Lidgard Stay Sail U.V sun protection and luff flatteners are available options.

Lidgard Sails All Purpose Gennakers are constructed from quality spinnaker materials. Made for cruising sailors these Gennakers are built for longevity and reliability. Often used in conjunction with a chocker sock these sails can be flown from the bow or bowsprit to improve a cruising yachts performance downwind.

Lidgard Sails All Purpose Furling Gennakers are constructed from quality spinnaker materials. Made for cruising sailors these Gennakers are built for longevity and easy furling. These Gennakers are often constructed flatter to ensure furling and have furling patches and lines as per the recommendation of the furler supplier.

Gennaker Retrieval Socks are used for shorthanded or ocean passage sailing. The Gennaker is enclosed in the sock when hoisted this retrieval sock is then hoisted up to allow the Spinnaker to set. When lowering the sock it is pulled down by a retrieval line that encloses the Gennaker in the sock enabling the Gennaker to be easily lowered to the deck.

Lidgard Sails Multipurpose Spinnaker flown from a spinnaker pole for general sailing and ocean cruising. Can be used with an ATN style snuffer sock for launching and retrieving. Commonly built from 1 – 1.5 ounce cloth.

These are tubular socks with a fibreglass front lip. Flown from above the spinnaker they can be pulled down to collapse and douse the sail making the dropping of the spinnaker easier and less risky especially short handed or family cruising. When relaunching the spinnaker the Snuffer remains over the spinnaker and is then hoisted up by a separate line allowing the spinnaker to fly.