Sail Trim: Theory and Practice - Softcover
Good sail trim can mean the difference between winning and losing a race or reaching harbor before the tide turns. This book demystifies the skill of good sail trim with the aid of superb color diagrams and photograph, to enable racers and cruisers alike to sail efficiently and get the most out of their boats.
Taking account of all types of wind condition the author explains: aero and hydrodynamics, rig types, the best way to rig a vessel, sail cloth and cut, the right trim for the mainsail and smaller sails, and sailing before the wind. There is really only one way to set your sails for maximum efficiency; this book explains how.
Taking account of all types of wind condition the author explains: aero and hydrodynamics, rig types, the best way to rig a vessel, sail cloth and cut, the right trim for the mainsail and smaller sails, and sailing before the wind. There is really only one way to set your sails for maximum efficiency; this book explains how.
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About the Author:
Peter Hahne was a skipper for a number of years in the North Sea, East Sea, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. He worked for 10 years as Editor on a leading German sailing magazine. He is now a freelance journalist and author.
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It is a very well organized, well written book. The text is clear, and the colour pictures and graphics are wonderful aids to getting the mind around the subject. (Sailing)
This book explains it all in an easy to comprehend manner, including color diagrams and photographs. (Latitudes & Attitudes)
This book explains it all in an easy to comprehend manner, including color diagrams and photographs. (Latitudes & Attitudes)
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- PublisherSheridan House
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1574091980
- ISBN 13 9781574091984
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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