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The biggest advantage is sail flexibility. Rather than having one enormous headsail, the sail area is divided between two sails. As conditions change, the skipper can change the combination of sails being used. For example, in stronger wind you might furl or drop the large outer jib and sail with just the staysail and a reefed mainsail. That gives you smaller, more manageable sails while keeping the sailplan relatively balanced. Cutter rigs are therefore particularly common on offshore and cruising sailboats. #sailing #sailor #sailboat #sailinglife #ship