CRUISE PERFORMANCE

Cruising yachts are also realising the advantages. The 52m schooner, Meteor, used EC6 rigging and saved 1500kg’s in rigging weight. Likewise Velsheda, the classic J Class yacht, was recently upgraded to EC6+ and saved 700kg’s in rigging weight.

Lower rig weight means more flexibility with a yacht’s design; it means a lighter, faster yacht and the ability to carry more sail into a higher wind range. Alternatively the weight savings can be used for more onboard equipment.