Explains the art of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs.
A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.
Editor Ken Textor is a writer and sailing enthusiast.
Sail Plans and Performance Figure 1 " WETTED AREA " METHOD OF DETERMINING SAIL AREA Figure 2 EXAMPLES OF MODERN FRACTIONAL FORE - TRIANGLES Figure ... However , final sail area usually falls within 5 % of the original estimate .
Format 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Illustrations 82 b&w photos plus 2-color diagrams - A practical guide to sail trim for all types of boats - Contains technical details suitable for both beginner and advanced racer - Covers masthead, swept-spreader and ...
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Barber-hauling the headsail is the only solution. In any case, if there is any sea running it doesn't take much to roll the wind out of the sail. If you're going to be on this point of sail for a while it's time to think about poling ...
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Limp and wrinkly or smooth and billowing? If your sails are set right your boat will be faster, safer and look better Mark Chisnell, one of the best sailors in the world, here demystifies the black art of sail trim.
A guide to tuning the sails and rigs of yachts and small keelboats, featuring step-by-step instructions and more than 150 illustrations.