FARR 40 SAILS

Farr 40 rules relative to sails (2009):
» Three MH spinnakers allowed: 2 @ 30g + 1 @ 40g
» Nine new sails allowed for 2009

P = 16.7m
E = 5.9 m
I = 16.2m
J = 4.705 m
LP = 1.05%
SPL = 5.2 m

MAINSAILS

© North SailsAll Farr 40 Mainsails are equipped with the following:

FEATURES:
» Integral 3DL Shelf Foot
» Class Insignia
» Sail Numbers
» Carbon Battens + 3 top heavy air battens
» Cunningham
» High Modulus Leech Line
» Foot line
» Trim Stripes
» Roll Bag
» Vision Window
» Cuben Detailing
» Measurement Stamp
» Telltales

SPECIFICATIONS:
» 1 Full Length Top Batten
» 6 Leech Battens

BUTTONS:
Mainsail Buttons can be purchased through Stagg Yachts.

Choice of:

NW-1 Mainsail
3DL 860 Carbon/Aramid 16800 DPI

The NW basic design has been used to win every Worlds, since the 2nd Farr 40 world championship held in Newport, Rhode Island. This incredibly successful sail has worked when we've used Aramid, PBO and now Carbon/Aramid blend. For 2007 we modified this design slightly to smooth out the overall shape of the sail.

NWC-1 All-Carbon Mainsail
3DL 800 Carbon 16800 DPI

Using the North priority design software we started with the NW-07 mainsail and worked on duplicating an all carbon version of the sail. The sail will have more control of headstay sag as the mainsheet load is transferred directly to the boat through the 100% carbon yarns.

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HEADSAILS

All North Farr 40 headsails are equipped with the following:

FEATURES:
» High Modulus Leech Line
» Foot line
» Trim Stripes
» Sausage Bag
» Cuben Detailing
» 1 Full Length Top Batten
» 3 Leech Battens
» Telltales
» Measurement

BUTTONS:
Headsail Buttons can be purchased through Stagg Yachts.

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LC-1 Light Jib
3DL 800 Carbon 12600 DPI
Thin Films

100% Carbon sail, a development of our very successful LB mold. Construction and “bag” weight lighter than previous jib designs.

The light jib was re-sized after the 2007 Danish Worlds to allow sheeting with tighter inhaul.

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
0 - 8 knots true wind speed
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LMC-1 Light/Medium Jib
3DL Carbon 800 12600 DPI
Thin Films

The LMC-1 all-carbon sail was used effectively by Nanoq in the 2008 Farr 40 Worlds to place 4th overall. The LMC-1 sets up flatter in the head and fuller in the bottom forward quarter than the standard LC-1. The LMC-1 is recommended for use in flatter water environments to replace the LC-1.

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
6 -11 knots true wind speed
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MC-1 Medium Jib
3DL 800 Carbon 16800 DPI
Thin Films

The MC-1 is a design progression from the MC-07. The design has slightly less vertical camber and less entry than it’s predecessor. This design was used to win the 2007 Worlds. This is the recommended class medium jib.

The medium jib was re-sized after the 2007 Danish Worlds to allow sheeting with tighter inhaul.

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
8 -17 knots true wind speed
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Heavy Jibs - Choice of:

HC-1 Heavy Jib
3DL 800 Carbon 19600 DPI

The HC-1 jib was modified after the 2008 Worlds in Miami, FL to permit more inhaul.

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
17 - 23 knots true wind speed
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HWJ-1 Heavy Weather Jib
Aramid (per Class Rule) 23800 DPI
(Qualifies as an ORC #4. Must have on board for each sanctioned regatta)

The HWJ-1 has been designed (after the 2008 Worlds in Miami, FL) with an increased overall entry angle and bottom quarter depth to allow a wider steering groove.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Luff Grommets (Category 4 Safety Rule)
Tell Tale Window NOT Recommended

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
22+ knots true wind speed
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DOWNWIND SAILS

The class has decided to go with three Masthead Spinnakers. Two at 30 grams and one at 40 grams. This permits the boat to carry a "family" of MH spinnakers that have an effective range through all the racing conditions. One Fractional Spinnaker must also be carried onboard.

The 1.5S is more of a hybrid designed in between the 1S and the 2S. It is made with 30 gram (0.5 oz cloth), although some boats prefer this design as their 40 gram spinnaker. The 1S is strictly a light air VMG style sail and is also made with 30 gram fabric. Finally, all will utilize a large 2S, with a rule weight of 40 gram (sailmakers 0.7oz.) A fourth spinnaker will be carried onboard -- a fractional sail that fits the old measurement rule. We recommend the current 4S 40 gram sail that will only be used in very extreme conditions.

All North spinnakers are equipped with the following:

FEATURES:
» High Modulus Luff and Leech Cord
» Inked on Sail Numbers
» Turtle Bag
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CODE 1S, VMG-09 (30 gram sail cloth)

CLOTH CHOICES:
NorLite 50
SuperLite 40*
AirX 500 VMG

APPLICATION:
Optimized for true VMG sailing, smaller than the 1S.

SPECIALIZED WIND RANGE:
0 - 9 knots true wind speed

* Recommended Cloth Choice
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CODE 1S, MH-09 (30 gram sail cloth)

CLOTH CHOICES:
NorLite 50
SuperLite 40*
AirX 500 VMG

APPLICATION:
Optimized for pole slightly off the headstay to 3M off the headstay.

SPECIALIZED WIND RANGE:
7 - 12 knots true wind speed

* Recommended Cloth Choice
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CODE 1.5 MID-RANGE, MH-09 (30 gram sail cloth)

CLOTH CHOICES:
NorLite 50
SuperLite 50*
AirX 500 VMG

APPLICATION:
Design and construction optimized for mid-range running.

SPECIALIZED WIND RANGE:
8 - 16 knots true wind speed
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CODE 2S, MH-09 (40 gram sail cloth)

CLOTH CHOICES:
NorLite 60
AirX 650*
Superkote 75

FEATURES:
High Modulus Luff and Leech Cord
Inked on Sail Numbers
Turtle Bag

APPLICATION:
Design and construction optimized for mid-range running. Can be flown with pole 6-feet off headstay and as far back as square running.

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
15 - 27 knots true wind speed
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CODE 4S, FRACTIONAL 09 (40 gram sail cloth)

CLOTH CHOICES:
NorLon 75
AirX 700*

APPLICATION:
Strong construction for extreme running conditions.

DESIGNED WIND RANGE:
26+ knots true wind speed