Vertically Battened Genoa

[Falcon34]

When we bought our boat last year in the Preveza area, it came with a host of many extra bits and pieces including a Vertically Battened Genoa as a spare sail. Now I must admit to never having heard of such a beast.
Would appreciate any advice on
Why one would be required etc.
thank you:

 

[jaba]

More roach, better shape, & with vertical battens you can roll it (if battens were horizontal you wouldnt be able.

 

[Falcon34]

More roach, better shape, & with vertical battens you can roll it (if battens were horizontal you wouldnt be able.

That makes sense, it's just that I have never come across a battened Genoa before.perhaps we had best dig it out of the locker and try it out. Thanks

 

[charles_reed]

I don't think you'll get more roach on a vertically battened genoa, but you'll certainly get a more perfect aerodynamic shape. Horizontal battens are frequently used on long-leech sails to reduce flutter - I've two on my solent.
Much more effective than hooking a leech by using the leech-line to over-tension it.

 

[Falcon34]

Vertically Bettened Genoa

I don't think you'll get more roach on a vertically battened genoa, but you'll certainly get a more perfect aerodynamic shape. Horizontal battens are frequently used on long-leech sails to reduce flutter - I've two on my solent.
Much more effective than hooking a leech by using the leech-line to over-tension it.

Thanks for your responses. We will try it out next season.