The New Book of Sail Trim

by KenTextor (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $18.46

  From the pages of Sail Magazine, comes the first new anthology in nearly 15 years on the popular subject of sail trim. With 44 articles that have never before appeared in book form, The New Book of SAIL Trim provides concise, easy-to-understand instruction in every facet of sails and sail handling.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.50

  This is an anthology of 44 articles on the subject of sail trim published in Sail magazine. It is the third volume in the series, the others being The Best of Sail Trim and More Sail Trim . The book contains information on sails and sail handling, including trimming for maximum speed in light and strong winds, roll tacking, roll gybing, hiking and trimming for gusts, efficient deck layouts, mastering twin headstays and running backstays, using boom vangs and roller-reefing headsails and trimming fully battened mainsails. It is designed for both first time cruisers and experienced racers.