This highly practical guide explains what sail trim is all about - how toachieve it and what its benefits are. Aimed at owners and crews sailingall types of boats, from dinghies to offshore cruisers, with eithermasthead or fractional rigs, it covers:- mainsails and headsails- trim for light airs, medium strength and strong winds- trim for beating, reaching and running- correct camber and mast rake- weather helm - causes and cures- easy reference trimming tablesHow to Trim Sails will help racers and cruisers of all levels of experience get the best performance from their boats and sails.‘Any owner will find help here in unravelling the mysteries of sailshape, as it is affected by mast bend, luff tension and the rest'' Practical Boat Owner


Format Häftad Omfång 112 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Utgivningsdatum 2011-03-15 ISBN 9781408132920