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#2 Genoa

Don't know if you want to go as small as 135% for a #2, particularly for racing. My previous boat had a 150% for a #1, and the #2 was 140%. However, it was cut somewhat flatter than the #1 and the boat really liked that sail for upwind work in winds over 12K true. It's important to keep the boat on it's feet in those conditions and not let it develop a lot of weather helm, which will really slow you down (despite how great it feels to be on your ear with the tiller under your chin).

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