Posted by brian johnson on
URL: https://forum.seahawk17.org.uk/Genoa-Sizes-for-a-Fractional-Rig-tp4024499p4024597.html

I agree with Greg's experience.  
We sometimes set an original Jeckylls genoa on Mustang but only on the open sea in light winds.  It's great with the wind aft or on a reach, but not so good close-hauled.  It's pretty useless on the Camel estuary in the confines of the river for exactly the reasons Greg describes; it doesn't tack well, collapses easily in back winds from the margins and mostly flaps about messing with the air flow over the mainsail.