Different Sail Types Explained (9 Types of Sails)

- If you want to learn the different sail types for sailboats, this video is for you. I’ve done a ton of research to learn what the different sail types are and in this video, I explain to you what I’ve learned. Make your sailing dream a reality today with my eBook! Find the special YouTube promotion here: In this video, you will learn the placement and function of different sails. What sails to use in a storm, and in light air? You’ll also learn what a spinnaker and gennaker are, and why it matters what kind of sails you carry. The sails I’ll discuss are: mainsail, trysail, jib, genoa, spinnaker, gennaker, code zero, storm jib, storm trysail. If you want to see more pictures and examples, and a table with all the sails and the maximum usage wind speed, check out my article at In part 2 about RIG TYPES, you’ll learn about different mast con