Sail Controls And Their Effects - Sail Controls are the things that you can adjust once afloat to take advantage as the conditions change. I have set these out below in no order of importance. Be aware that some controls on different types of boats will have a varying degree of importance. Use a practice day to experiment with each...
Trimming for Speed. To win a sailboat race you must sail fast and smart. When you have a speed advantage, tactical decisions are easier. To be fast you have to work at it, your rig needs to be tuned, the hull needs to be fair and smooth and the sails set and trimmed efficiently. By no means less important is...
Sail Trim Fundamentals - small adjustments to the shape of the sail can make the difference between being able to hang in a tight spot and being spat out the back. FREE PDF - 49 SAILING TIPS The Basics Of Sail Trim 1. Get it Up -  There is almost always more breeze the higher up you get. Hoist Mainsails as high as...
Sail Trim Rules of Thumb by good friend David Dellenbaugh www.speedandsmarts.com    One objective when you're out sailing is to trim your sails efficiently so you get the best performance from your boat. To do this, it's helpful to have some quick, dependable sail trim references. These will give you maximum performance with a minimum of effort.   SAILING TO WIN BOOK &...
  Use your jib telltales - these give  clues to your boat’s sail trim in different conditions. Nothing is more reliable or true than these yarns or fabric strips as a guide to good sail trim. FREE CHAMPIONSHIP SAILING GLOVES What the telltales tell us. Both telltales flowing, known as full flow is good when underpowered. When your windward telltales are dancing, this...
The elements of Sail Trim. On a sail boat, one of the key people in the team is the sail trimmer. They take responsibility for optimizing sail performance. Sail Trim Power from your sails comes from three sources: Angle, shape, and twist. Angle - Pull the sail in to add power and ease the sail out and to reduce power. Shape - deeper...
Sailing in light air can be frustrating, but with the right sail trim techniques, you can optimize your boat's performance and sail faster and more efficiently. I'll explore some advanced light air sail trim secrets which will help you get the most out of your boat in light wind conditions. The first sail trim secret Understand the concept of apparent wind....
Excerpts from an interview with highly accomplished Dinghy through to Maxi Yacht sailor and North Sails sailmaker Michael Coxon who answers your questions regarding sail controls and their effects. BOOK and Bonuses Brett: Michael, could you explain the effects of the major sail shape controls. Michael: the most important sail control for any boat, is the sheet tension. That's the most significant...

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