How to Fly a Code Zero | Inspire & Learn by TMG Yachts

[@sailingcoronado]

We love our Code 0 on our 450S! We reef the mainsail in light air to allow more air to reach the C0. The C0 stays full of air, and the boat is better balanced. In the right conditions, we have also found the C0 works well when motor-sailing. Thanks for the great video!

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

Great set up! glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@KevinMoss72]

Outstanding video!

[@TMGYachts]

Thanks, appreciate your comment.

[@jbrownson]

Love your videos, great quality and explanations

[@TMGYachts]

Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@roderikvanl]

super vid - thanks!

[@svharmony2024]

Very well done! Thank you.

[@TMGYachts]

Thank you.

[@4GH440]

Can I make a suggestion, Love to see this posted on the Lagooned in Oz page. Great information to share.

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

Absolutely, we will do this! Great idea!

[@brienw8800]

Relly good, thanks

[@RobSangster]

Another great video. Looking forward to the Spinnaker video :)

[@riccardofundament9295]

Nice...

[@geoff850]

Great video. Re maximum wind speed I understand it's 15 knots apparent, rather than true.

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

This is true to a certain extent for experienced sailors. The most important thing is that you can furl it in any wind conditions you are flying it in safely. Sailing downwind at 10knots in 25 knots true will give you around 15 apparent, however if the boat slows down or there is an issue then you'll have potentially 25 knots across the deck which will make furling and safely managing the sail more complex.

[@anthonycook1406]

Great content in this segment. Thanks!

[@TMGYachts]

Thanks Anthony.

[@kodiak7]

Great segment. How would you have furled it solo.

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

Good question! In light wind it is safe to release the sheet then furl the sail. In stronger winds, to reduce excess flogging that may damage the sail, you need to ease a few meters of sheet, then furl, followed by more ease, then furl and so on… turning the bows downwind will help greatly in reducing apparent wind in the sail. Hope this helped Joe

[@stephenbradshaw5334]

Great Demo on setup and using Code D, I would add that wheres 15knts is a good limit to not forget to check Gust speeds as I have blown a Code D with a 22 Knt Gust, Lucky for me the pin holding the drum blew first and I was able to dump the Code 0 in the water to get her down and retreive the sail.

[@TMGYachts]

Great tips, thanks Stephen!

[@pazarmurat]

Thank you so much for this.

[@IndiBest-vi3mn]

Great vid 👍

[@peterb7632]

Could you please comment on wether you should always have the main up while flying this sail?

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

Hi Peter, this will vary from vessel to vessel and you are best to check with the manufacturer as design and rig structures vary. Often best to have the main sail up, even with 3 reefs as this will provide a more balanced sail set up in any case, thanks for your question Joe

[@SailingSeagle]

Can you please explain why not to add a stop knot at the end of the lazy sheet?

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

Hi there, good question. in the event that you need to fully release the Code 0 in an emergency or to depower it, you may need to let the sheet run completely through the winch and blocks. With a stopper knot this will be impossible so best to not knot the sheet. Think of it as though you were flying a Spinnaker where in some instances you need to blow the sheets to furl or control the sail. Joe

[@chrisjones9089]

Gybing a code zero or an asymetric single handed is a challenge! Furling and unfurling is tedious. My preference is to hoist the sail with the free sheet running outside the forestay. When its time to gybe straighten onto a run, let the sail fly forward, make the gybe and then sheet in on the new course. I do this on my own. Some care is needed to ensure the sheets dont end up in the water but i find this an efficient and fairly easy method. I do this on a 12m cat......wouldnt try it on a monohull!

[@JoeFox_TMGYachts]

Great way to do it if you are on your own Chris. Good work!

[@federicoreinel2040]

awesome video!

[@TMGYachts]

Thanks! We appreciate it.