Mainsail Trimming: Get the best power & acceleration whether racing or cruising (Wiley Nautical)
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Book Synopsis: Mainsail 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 obsession with acquiring and maintaining speed. This book is here to help and it has been written in a groundbreaking way. Every effort has been made to simplify the subject and explain everything that you need to know without blinding you with science. Sailing terminology has been reined-in as much as possible and only information relating to mainsail trimming has been included. High quality photographs and illustrations are used throughout to simplify this complex subject. This is achieved by showing the sail shapes needed to make the boat go fast and stay under control. Only one sailing role is dealt with to further simplify the subject and make sailing more accessible to the newcomer.
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Creating lift & avoiding drag
- The mainsail & its controls
- The complete shapes
- How to sail fast upwind
- Offwind trim
- Hoisting, dropping & reefing
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Index
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Looking to enhance your sailing experience? Look no further than Mainsail Trimming: Get the best power & acceleration whether racing or cruising by Wiley Nautical. This groundbreaking book is designed to simplify the complex role of mainsail trimming and equip you with the knowledge needed to achieve optimal speed and control on the water. With a focus solely on mainsail trimming, this book cuts out the unnecessary clutter and delivers only the essential information.
With its easy-to-understand language and high-quality illustrations, Mainsail Trimming simplifies the subject, making it accessible even to newcomers. Discover the secrets of creating lift and avoiding drag, master the art of hoisting, dropping, and reefing, and learn the intricacies of sailing fast both upwind and offwind. This book is your comprehensive guide to reaching new levels of performance on your sailboat.
Written by experts in the field, this book offers a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the controls used to achieve them. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, Mainsail Trimming provides invaluable insights and practical advice to help you gain the best power and acceleration, whether you're racing or cruising.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your sailing skills. Take the first step towards mastering mainsail trimming and click here to get your copy of Mainsail Trimming: Get the best power & acceleration whether racing or cruising today!
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