Wind Speed Limits
Trimaran — Sail Wind Speed Ranges
Recommended minimum and maximum wind speeds (in knots) for various sail types on trimarans.
Sail Type
Wind Range
Best Use
Jib (Working Jib)
5–28 kn
General purpose, medium conditions
Genoa (135%)
4–22 kn
Light to moderate winds, extra power
Main Sail (Full Battened)
6–32 kn
Primary sail, all-round use
Spinnaker (Asymmetrical)
6–20 kn
Downwind reaching, light to moderate
Gennaker
5–25 kn
Reaching and broad reaching
Storm Jib
28–45 kn
Heavy weather, survival conditions
Reefed Main (1st Reef)
20–38 kn
Strong winds, reduced sail area
Code Zero
3–12 kn
Very light air, upwind reaching
⚠️ These are guidelines. Trimarans can fly the windward ama — reef early and watch ama lift when overpowered.