How to Trim Sails - Dinghies to Offshore Cruisers

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 tables How to Trim Sail i> 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

Product details

• Authors: Peter Schweer
• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2011
• EAN: 9781408132920
• ISBN: 978-1-4081-3292-0
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 211 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Sailmate; Sailmate
• Subject: Guides > Sport