Jib
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A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel. Its forward corner is fixed to the bowsprit, to the bows, or to the deck between the bowsprit and the foremost mast. Jib
Three of the four jibs are in pink.
Genoa (sail)
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A genoa sail is a type of large jib or staysail that extends past the mast and so overlaps the main sail when viewed from the side, sometimes eliminating it. It was originally called an "overlapping j
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…it is common for the clew of the jib to be abaft the mast, meaning the jib and mainsail overlap. An overlapping jib is called a genoa jib or simply a genoa (see illustration). These are efficiently used when reaching more broadly than a close reach. Alternatively, a boat may carry smaller jibs, to compensate…
Genoa: 2 – Reinforcement 5 – Anti-UV covering 6 – Head foil attachment 7 – Panel(s) 8 – Telltales 9 – Reinforcement 11 – Leech line 13 – Foot control 15 – Furling marks Edges: 3 – Luff 4 – Leech 14 – Foot Corners: 1 – Head 10 – Tack 12 – Clew
SC70 RETRO's genoa overlaps the main sail and the mast