Get the Best Power & Acceleration Whether Racing or Cruising
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Köp båda 2 för 494 krMainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is one of the most crucial. You need a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the controls used to achieve them. Most significantly, the role requires an...
"...jib trimming will be de-mystified for the beginner, and the more experienced sailor..." (Sailing Magazine) this is an excellent introduction to trimming, and no doubt contains some useful reminders for more experienced headsail trimmers too. (Yachts & Yachting) Dedicated jib trimmers on racing yachts will get the most from this paperback, but what works for them should be equally effective on a cruising yacht. (Yachting Monthly) This book is an asset to the world of sailing and will be of great help to new and experienced jib trimmers. (Ian MacDiarmid, MacDiarmid Sails) "This is a great way for racers to get that extra 0.5 knot and cross the line first." (Ontario Sailor) "A great place to start for those who believe that trimming a sail involves sheeting it in until it stops flapping." (Yachting Monthly)
Felix Marks is a successful racing and experienced cruising sailor in Australia and the UK. Also author of the popular sailing guide Mainsail Trimming.
Foreword; 1. Creating Lift & Avoiding Drag; 2. The Jib & its Controls; 3. Sail Shape; 4. How to Sail Fast Upwind; 5. Offwind Trim; Conclusion; Appendix A: Setting Up; Appendix B: Trim Table Template; Appendix C: Points of Sail; Glossary; Index.