See below for Windstar's existing sail inventory. Not sure how to measure the full radial spinnaker, other than knowing it is bigger than the asymmetrical. I also have a spinnaker staysail I've never tried, that might be the right size....
Just ordered a new #2 (114%) tri-radial furling Genoa from Rolly Tasker in Thailand - this should work well for local conditions. The #1 (140%) is quite large, often too large, and the working jib (93%) doesn't get us to hull speed in light air. Can't wait to try the new one out!
The main is a custom "racing" sail by Evolution in Toronto - 2 full battens, crosscut with radial corners, and cut to full PHRF size to maximize area at the cost of occasionally having the batten foul the backstay.
Watching the finale of the 2020 Vendee Globe and I cant help but muse about a bowsprit and a furling chute!
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