IMHO, the rise of asymmetrical
spinnakers is mainly due to sailing short-handed. An asym doesn't require the number of crew, or level of coordination that a traditional
spinnaker generally does. Traditional
spinnakers aren't really obsolete, just serve a slightly different purpose.
Also, on non-racing boats, carrying a half-dozen headsails isn't really common, and an asym is a much more versatile sail in many ways.
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her going when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.
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