Here is some info on Hooters:
http://www.catsailor.com/update_hooter.htmlSince the discovery of the Hooter, spinnakers have gotten smaller and flatter. Advantage of a Hooter is that it serves more points of sail and can actually sail upwind in light winds at angles the same as a jib, plus is honks off the wind -- just need to keep it more heated up than a spinnaker.
Also, check out my video on Downwind Sailing in our Book Store
http://www.catsailor.com/rampress/ram_press.htmlGood luck,
Rick