New for 2000: Doyle Sails UPS Sail

Top Picture:  Eliptical shape provides a power roach in the UPS' leech
Middle Picture: High clew similar to a blast reacher
Bottom Picture: No pole needed for offwind work.

Photos Courtesy of Doyle Sails

The (U)tility (P)ower (S)ail from Doyle Sails is intended for the 
cruising market. This all purpose sail is meant to be used in light air
upwind sailing and when reaching and running in all breezes. It is 
intended to cover the gap in your sail inventory between the genoa and 
spinnaker.

The UPS differs in shape from other sails. Essentially it is elliptical 
in shape rather than triangular. The elliptical shape provides more 
power. Yet, the bigger roach does not need battens. This means the 
sail can be furled. The UPS is set on a stand alone Vectran furling 
line, which also provides a luff. It can be utilized in a wide range 
of conditions. Upwind in light air it gives you the power to push 
through lumpy seas. Running it flies like a spinnaker, except without 
the pole and collapsing.

The UPS is an example of how high level technology helps all sailors. 
Both the UPS and the North Sails products discussed later, are based 
on sails developed for the Whitbread Round the World Race. We all 
remember the videos of bowmen going up the rig to strop off the huge 
Code 0's. Doyle has managed to give us the benefits and greatly 
simplify the sail. 

For more information and to find a Doyle loft see: www.doylesails.com