Sail and Rig Tuning

Sail and Rig Tuning

Author: Ivar Dedekam

Publisher: *Wiley Nautical

Published: 2000-04-07

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781898660675

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A guide to tuning the sails and rigs of yachts and small keelboats, featuring step-by-step instructions and more than 150 illustrations.


Sail and Rig

Sail and Rig

Author: Magne Klann

Publisher:

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781912177103

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The complete guide on how to trim sails and tune rigging for all conditions to make the boat sail faster and safer. A well-trimmed sailing boat is not only faster - it heels less, balances better and is more comfortable. Wear and load is reduced and expensive gear lasts longer. The risk of damage or rig failure is significantly lower when you know how to take care of your rig and sails. This book provides a clear understanding of the dynamics of rig and sail and how to get them working together in harmony with the elements. With hundreds of color photographs and illustrations throughout, the text is concise and precise, divided into sections to make it easy to find exactly what you need. Research was carried out with professional riggers, sailmakers and international elite sailors as consultants resulting in a book that should be part of every sailor's basic kit. This book appeals to every level of sailor - those with limited experience will find much to learn and the experienced sailor can develop competence and knowledge as the different aspects of trim are treated in depth.


A Manual of Sail Trim

A Manual of Sail Trim

Author: Stuart H. Walker

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780393032963

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A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.


Sailpower

Sailpower

Author: Peter Nielsen

Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1574091778

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Peter Nielsen is editor of SAIL magazine.


The Best of Sail Trim

The Best of Sail Trim

Author: Charles Mason

Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.

Published: 2000-07

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9781574091199

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An anthology of authoritative articles from SAIL magazine--one of the world's major sailing magazines.


RYA Sail Trim Handbook (G-G99)

RYA Sail Trim Handbook (G-G99)

Author: Royal Yachting Association

Publisher: Royal Yachting Association

Published: 2018-11-15

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13:

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The digital edition of the RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well-trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice but the RYA Sail Trim Handbook talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner. This eBook is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought-out illustrations. Chapters include: How Sails Work Jibs & Genoas Spinnakers Reefing Sailing Upwind Heavy Weather Sailing Trade Wind Sailing Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).


The Physics of Sailing Explained

The Physics of Sailing Explained

Author: Bryon D. Anderson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1493083724

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What is the best shape for a sailboat? How does turbulence affect a sailboat's movement through the water? Why do some keels have wings? Is it true that some sailboats can sail faster upwind than downwind? Authoritative yet accessible, The Physics of Sailing Explained is the perfect book for all those sailors who want to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of life at sea. It will enable cruisers and racers alike to better grasp how sails, keels, and hulls work together to keep boats afloat, and will sharpen their skills with a more subtle and thorough appreciation of why various boat design features are present and why certain tactics work in certain situations. Anderson outlines the science behind sailing in a way that anyone can understand and benefit from without having to trudge through a physics text or became a naval architect. Concepts are conveyed simply, concisely, and with many examples and illustrations. With the help of this invaluable book, sailors will be better prepared to handle any situations that might arise on the water.


Sail Trim

Sail Trim

Author: Peter Hahne

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-08-04

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 140812338X

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Explains the art of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs.