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Sailing under asymmetric spinnaker with a Sun Odyssey
August 23, 2026 · 29 min · 2K views · Pertuis of La Rochelle
What this video covers
A 24-foot Sun Odyssey 24.2, a lifting-keel sailboat, undergoes a light-wind sea trial in the Pertuis de La Rochelle, France.1:09 The vessel features a 1G N10 Yanmar inboard engine and a draft that adjusts from 0.65 meters to 1.40 meters, allowing for shallow-water navigation in the local channels.6:13 During the afternoon outing, the crew tests a 35-square-meter asymmetric spinnaker in winds ranging from 4 to 9 knots.16:46 Performance improves significantly as the wind increases, with the boat maintaining speeds between 3 and 4 knots under spinnaker.19:11 The owner utilizes a spinnaker sock for dousing the sail before returning to the crowded La Rochelle harbor.23:54 The boat’s handling characteristics are compared to a Kelt 7.60, noting the Sun Odyssey’s responsiveness and ease of maneuvering in tight marina spaces.1:59
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