Asymmetrical spinnakers began to be devised approximately twenty years ago. The idea was subsequently studied and popularised by numerous sailmakers, who attributed designations such as chute, blister, splister, ghoster and gennaker. At SailSelect we use the terms spinnaker and gennaker/ multi purpose spinnaker/MPS. Bearing in mind the variety available and the handling advantages that accompany useage of a sock, we believe that to go sailing with a spinnaker or gennaker is a wonderful experience noone needs let pass.
Gennakers, similarly, can be cut to three distinctive shapes and each of these is generally more versatile than any symmetrical spinnaker.
