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Download or read book How to Trim Sails written by Peter Schweer and published by Adlard Coles Nautical Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide is for owners and crew sailing all types of boats from dinghies to offshore cruisers with either masthead or fractional rigs. It explains what sail trim is all about, how to achieve it and what its benefits are, and covers: 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. How to Trim Sails will help racers and cruisers of all levels of experience get the best performance from their boats and sails. 'This book does tell you how to trim sails.' Little Ship Club