Scorpion Sails

Design Notes

Having campaigned Scorpions for some years we constantly keep abreast of developments and new ideas. Our current design is based on the use of the M7 mast and the fully adjustable, raking rig, now commonly used.

The jib is a bow-tack design (though rear-tack versions are available), which is fairly powerful with extra area cut into the leach. The entry angle is designed to be constant throughout the height of the sail and requires adjustable sheeting angles to obtain the best performance. If required multiple clew eyes can be fitted.

The mainsail is designed with centreline sheeting in mind, either using a hoop or bridle system. The mast requires a small amount of pre-bend to obtain the best light wind sail shape. We use the freedom in the rules to cut extra area in the roach, between the head and the top batten, thereby increasing the efficiency of the upper part of the main. The sail can be either loose or lens footed , with either slug slider at the clew or a standard cringle.

Spinnakers come in two sizes; a medium sized radial clewed design or a large (near maximum) sized crosscut. All sails can be fitted with downhaul patches if required. Sail numbers are included and can be drawn on to save weight.

Jib

• 5.46 Contender Polykote Dacron (or Bainbridge equivalent)
• Window fitted as standard

Mainsail

• 4.46 Contender Polykote Dacron (or Bainbridge equivalent)
• Fixed or loose foot available

Spinnaker

• HST 46 or Contender Dynalite (or Bainbridge AirX)
• Choice of colours
• Single or double downhaul