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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

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How to Trim Sails

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    A Paperback by Peter Schweer

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      Publisher Adlard Coles Nautical
      Published 1/15/2011 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781408132920
      978-1408132920
      ISBN-10 1408132923
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      Sport Sailing / yachting

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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

      Trade Review
      'This book sets it out in an ordered clear way that can easily be absorbed ... it provides a logic so easy to work out. I'm buying my own copy!' * The Little Ship *

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