Mainsail Trimming

Uncover the secrets to sailing fast while remaining in control. This book is here to help with the demanding and crucial role of mainsail trimming. 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 trim has been included. High quality photographs and illustrations are used throughout to simplify this complex subject by showing the sail shapes needed to make the boat go fast and stay under control. With only one sail being dealt with, the subject is simplified and sailing is made more accessible to the newcomer.

Praise for Mainsail Trimming

"Follow this clearly laid-out little book and you may well achieve that extra half-knot of boat speed."
— Yachting Monthly

"As a beginner's guide or quick recap tool, these bite size nuggets of information are perfectly digestible."
— Boat Mart

About the Author

Felix Marks is an enthusiastic sailor who has sailed British and Australian waters with a great understanding of sails.

About Fernhurst Books

Fernhurst Books was founded in 1979, initially publishing books related to dinghy racing. The list soon expanded to include cruising and other watersports. In 2006 the business was sold to John Wiley, but in 2013 a group of sailing enthusiasts (including the original founder) bought the list and name back, once again creating an independent nautical publisher owned and run by sailors. Fernhurst continues to publish books that instruct, inform and inspire those with a passion on, in or under the water. Their 140+ titles range from how-to guides to narrative to coffee-table books, covering sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, swimming, diving and fishing.