Sail Trim

Theory & Practice

Author:	Peter Hahne
Published:	2010
Format:	Paperback, 128 pages
Size:	216 × 138 × 10 mm

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Master the Art of Efficient Sail Trim

A clear, visually rich guide to trimming sails for all wind conditions – ideal for racers and cruisers aiming for better performance.

Sail Trim: Theory & Practice is a practical and accessible guide to one of sailing’s most nuanced skills – setting sails in response to changing wind, sea conditions, boat speed and course. With superb colour diagrams and photographs, this book takes the mystery out of effective sail trim, helping both racers and cruisers sail more efficiently and confidently.

Covering a wide range of wind conditions and vessel types, the book explains:

aero and hydrodynamics
rig types
the best way to rig a vessel
sail cloth and cut
the right trim for mainsail and smaller sails
sailing before the wind

There is really only one way to set your sails for maximum efficiency – this book explains how.

About the Author

Peter Hahne was a skipper for a number of years in the North Sea, the Baltic, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. He worked for 10 years as Editor on a leading German sailing magazine, and is now a freelance journalist and author.

Praise for Sail Trim: Theory & Practice

“The photographs and diagrams are of excellent quality... an absorbing read.”
– Nautical Magazine (November 2010)

“Spells out the whys and hows of what many regard as a difficult art, with good clear text, pictures and diagrams.”
– SAILING (October 2010)

“There are some good tips here for every sailor, whether they are a racer or cruiser. Read, hoist and get going, efficiently.”
– Ontario Sailor Magazine (May 2011)