The ideal sail plan for our OPEN 60

Here you can see our ideal full sail plan, which consists of 16 different configurations for varying wind conditions ranging from 5 to 60+ knots, making use of our three forestays and three reefs on the mainsail.

The sail configurations are chosen to match the prevailing wind conditions. When sailing upwind, we aim to keep the center of effort (the point where the force of the sails acts) balanced near the boat’s center of lateral resistance, which is typically close to the keel. This balance keeps the boat steady and responsive on the helm. When sailing downwind, we shift more sail area forward to move the center of effort further ahead of the keel, improving directional stability and reducing the risk of broaching in stronger winds.

We have a fixed backstay, along with running backstays and check stays and we will have a system that allows us to adjust and disconnect the check stays from the running backstays as needed. Another important aspect of our sail plan is that the positions of the second and third reefs on the mainsail are chosen with these stays in mind. We’ve chosen the position of the reefs so that the mainsail will be free to tack without needing to slacken the running backstays when either the second or third reefs are taken. This setup allows us to keep both sides tight in bad weather, providing additional support to the mast and making the boat easier to sail when short-handed.
With three reefs in the mainsail, we will be able to keep both the check stays and running backstays tight on either side.

Regarding our three headsails, in light winds we can use all three together on a close reach or broad reach, using a whisker pole as needed.

Another nice thing about having 3 forestays is that in light winds depending on the wind angle we can potentially use all 3 headsails, then as the wind increases we can reduce them in 7 different configurations.

Over the past couple of years, we’ve found that we can use all three headsails together when sailing on a close reach. When sailing close-hauled or on a beam reach, the headsails can conflict and disturb each other’s airflow, but on a close reach, the boat sails very stably and efficiently with all three set.

While we haven’t detailed gennakers or Code Zeros here, either the middle or baby staysail could also be used alongside them

To make our sail plan a reality we’re looking for companies that would like their logo to be visible on our sail during our videos and future sailing events and regattas around the world. If you’re interested or know someone that might be, please contact us at [email protected]

00:00 Intro
00:11 Our ideal sail plan
00:55 Backstays
01:05 Plan for mainsail reefs
02:21 3 headsails
06:48 Hollyland headsets
09:44 Advert space for sail

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