Dynamics of Headsail Trim
The wind across your sails is dynamic, so too must be your sail trim. Pro sailor Erik Shampain explains the fundamentals of active headsail trimming.
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The wind across your sails is dynamic, so too must be your sail trim. Pro sailor Erik Shampain explains the fundamentals of active headsail trimming.
How best to handle a leeward mark rounding when there’s uncertainty—or even disagreement.
The key to fast sail trim is to have both sails matched in terms of depth and trim. Here’s how to adjust your sails the leeches match and the slot stays the same.
Flaking sails after racing is as routine as it gets, but done right, a proper flake can make a huge difference to the bow team’s sail change. Here’s your 101.
The aggressive sailor, says Stuart Walker, knows what it takes to win. From our May 2011 issue.
The wind across your sails is dynamic, so too must be your sail trim. Pro sailor Erik Shampain explains the fundamentals of active headsail trimming.
How best to handle a leeward mark rounding when there’s uncertainty—or even disagreement.
The key to fast sail trim is to have both sails matched in terms of depth and trim. Here’s how to adjust your sails the leeches match and the slot stays the same.
Flaking sails after racing is as routine as it gets, but done right, a proper flake can make a huge difference to the bow team’s sail change. Here’s your 101.
The aggressive sailor, says Stuart Walker, knows what it takes to win. From our May 2011 issue.
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