I still believe the conventional assymmetric will point lower in 18+ winds then the Code-0. So same speed maybe but at a higher angle. By definition almost the code-0 will have a rather flat entry (luff of the sail) and that will require the angle of attackt to be smaller then with a conventional spinnaker where the luff is significantly more rounded.

I have yet to experience being overpowered under spinnaker to such an extent that I had to flog the conventional speed because I couldn't steer any lower. So I dont think the smaller size of the code-0 is any advantage here. In theory the Code-0 can sustain higher downwind speeds because it won't collapse till a much higher apparent windspeed angle but I'm not at all convinced that the associated water surface condition will ever allow these speeds barring really unique situations with really flat water and very strong winds.

Of course I can be totally wrong but I really do see the Code-0 as step closed to a reaching sail then the assymmetric spinnaker. That means it has all the disadvantages that come with it as well, most notibly : less pointing upwind and less pointing downwind. In all conditions the old rig was nicely powered up the code-0 will be at a disadvantages and this includes 18+ wind in my opinion.

So now that my cards are on the table, lets see if reality strokes with the models ! Let the racing begin.

Wouter