Tuning to Win

Ian Pinnell has been winning sailing championships since the early 1980s and is continuing to do so over 30 years later. He has over 40 World, European and National Championship titles to his name in classes as diverse as the Enterprise, 505 and Mumm 30. He is Managing Director of Pinnell & Bax, one of the UK’s leading sailmakers and chandlers. Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor. He has been Laser (Masters) European and National Champion and British Moth National Champion. He is the author of over 10 sailing books, including the best-selling Laser Book and Racing: A Beginner’s Guide.

“He unravels the mystery of boat tuning and will help you to improve your boatspeed.” (Yachts & Yachting) “This is an excellent book. Some authors might have great sailing knowledge but cannot put it across. Not Pinnell, he can communicate too… He deploys all his knowledge in an organised manner, putting all his points across clearly and succinctly.” (Yachting Life) “With hundreds of photos and diagrams to illustrate every point, the book clearly explains what each control does and how to set it up optimally for different conditions.” (Sailing Magazine)

• About the Author; Foreword; Introduction; Part 1: Getting Ready: Assembling The Gear, What Each Control Does; Part 2: Tuning: Preparing Your Boat, The Initial Set Up, Refining The Set Up, Offwind Settings, Spinnakers, Two Boat Tuning, Troubleshooting; Part 3: Skills: What You Need, Attaching Fittings to the Hull, Ropework, Boat & Foil Repairs, Sail Care & Repairs, Rigging; End Note