One of the optional Wave sails is a Main w/Zip Spirit. I assume that the Spirit is a smaller subsection of the Wave's main sail for use in heavy winds. Would you recommend the zippered main or a separate Spirit sail?

Spirit is the color. The zipper setup is a modification of the standard sail, to allow for reefing. You un-zip the lower panel. You lower the main and tie off the halyard for a smaller sail to be used by kids or in high wind.

Unless you are light or sail in very high winds, I don't think you need it. The Wave is underpowered and comes alive as the wind increases. If high wind is an issue, I recommend the main traveler system.

Matt,

Thanks for the reply. The winds and I are both heavy, so I'll wait and see. Is there a picture of the 2006 Spirit sail anywhere?

Spirit sail...



http://www.hobiecat.com/sailing/part_sails.html

Thanks for answering my novice questions. I see that Spirit is a colour description, not a sail type.