Before acquiring the FiberPath 150, we carried a 110% cross cut for heavier winds. Carrying the additional sail is no longer necessary. With the roller reefed FiberPath, we can easily reduce sail while maintaining speed and pointing ability. No longer do we have to accept going sideways with little forward speed. By reefing the FP Genoa to more than 1/3 of the LP and double reefing the Ullman main, we sail to weather in 35 knots of wind while heeling only 15 degrees.
The FibrePath sail has been great for the Puget Sound’s variable conditions. It has performed well for the last 4-1/2 years in both light and heavy air, during both cruising and racing activities. We have the “cruising” version with dacron taffeta on one side. Durability has been great with only needing chafe areas covered and the foot and leech caps replaced this year. Emerald Lady’s crew of two recommends it highly.
Tom and Eileen Barrett
Congratulations to Tom and Eileen for taking first overall in Bremerton YC’s Around Blake Island Race overall this weekend!
