Section 2 sail trim sail fast and point most important for good speed and height upwind is to find the right balance through good trimming and concentrated steering.

The best of sail trim pdf. Different terms are used for the different points of sail and the sails must be trimmed into different positions for different points of sail. You achieve this by trimming the main and backstay and in stronger winds by pointing to reduce the pressure on the. Just make sure the boom vang is on tight enough. Right balance is equivalent to the right rudder pressure.

The north u trim seminar on usb flash drive puts performance in motion and shows how changes in trim change the sailing performance of your boat. With the sail now loaded tension the halyard just enough to remove any horizontal wrinkles emanating from the luff wrinkles will be at right angles to the luff. Trim just enough to stop luffing. Title ebooks the best of sail trim author.

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Point of sail refers to the angle of the sailboat to the direction from which the wind is blowing. It explains what sail trim is all about how to achieve it and what its benefits are and covers. Covers sail trim and boat handling upwind and downwind a complete home study seminar to view and review. Dont be afraid to let the sail out until it is against the shrouds and spreaders.

Mainsails and headsails trim for light airs medium strength and strong winds trim for beating reaching and running correct camber and mast rake weather helm causes and cures and easy reference trimming tables.