Sail Trim: Theory and Practice

By Peter Hahne

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574091980
• ISBN13: 9781574091984
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Sheridan House
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Well written book on sail trim

This should help improve your sail handling. This explains how and why you should care about your sails trim without a lot of math or overly complex explainations. This has made the cut for my short list of books to carry on my boat. This is both a good winter read and something that you can review from time to time while waiting out the occational summer shower.

great book

Clearly explains the theoretical and practical aspects of trim. Very enlightening. We sail faster now having read this book!! Well worth the cost and effort. jn