Headsails

The Yankee is a high-clew Genoa flown off the forward forestay, and it is one of the most common sails on offshore yachts. With the clew set higher, the sheeting angle adjusts more easily, giving sailors greater control. The design also allows ocean waves to wash across the deck without adding stress or shock loads to the sail. On classic yachts, the sail can be designed and manufactured to create a traditional look that suits the vessel. Options such as U.V. sun protection strips, luff flattening, and soft clew rings further improve durability and handling.

The Furling Genoa is a sail that overlaps the mast. These sails often have a foot length from 115% to 165% of the yacht’s J length. They are used for light air sailing when full power is required. On cruising yachts, a Genoa is often poled out for extra downwind performance. For customers doing long ocean passages, Downwind Genoas are available, constructed from lighter materials for ease of handling. On a Lidgard Furling Genoa, U.V. sun protection and luff flatteners are available options.

Lidgard Sails No.1 Genoa are full-size sails designed for light air, performing best in winds from 0 to 12 knots. With a powerful draft and full entry, they deliver maximum drive and responsiveness in soft conditions.

Because every yacht has unique needs, we design and build each No.1 Genoa to match your boat, ensuring the right balance of power, shape, and handling for peak performance.

A Working Jib is an all-purpose sail, built to be versatile and reliable in a wide range of conditions. On a cruising yacht, sailors use it more than almost any other sail, often relying on it for both everyday sailing and longer passages. This Jib measures up to 120% of the yacht’s J length, making it an essential choice for coastal cruising or offshore sailing. Lidgard Working Jibs include options such as U.V. sun protection and luff flatteners to increase durability and improve handling.

A Stay Sail often sets independently of the main forestay. You can hank it to an inner forestay or fly it on a rope or wire stay. Sailors often use it as a heavy weather jib or storm sail, as it has no overlap on the mast. When combined with a Yankee or reaching sail, a Stay Sail can lift the yacht’s average speed on passage.

Lidgard Stay Sails come with options such as U.V. sun protection and luff flatteners for added strength and easier handling.