The Cruising Spinnaker A-Z

Check out UK Sailmakers’ cruising spinnaker trailer. These asymmetrical spinnakers are designed without the need for a spinnaker pole, making them ideal for shorthanded cruising crews. While the generic term is asymmetrical pole-less cruising spinnaker, most sailmakers have adopted simpler names. At UK Sailmakers, we call ours the Flasher—because it makes downwind sailing fast, easy, and fun. We’ve also nicknamed it the Downwind Diesel, since it lets you keep the engine off and sail efficiently even in light air. Learn More About Matrix Cruising Spinnakers →