How to Trim Sails : Dinghies to Offshore Cruisers Paperback / softback
by Peter Schweer
Part of the Sailmate series
Paperback / softback
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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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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages, Photos and two-colour diagrams
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:15/03/2011
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- ISBN:9781408132920
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages, Photos and two-colour diagrams
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:15/03/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9781408132920
