How to Trim Sails

This highly practical guide explains what sail trim is all about – how to
achieve it and what its benefits are. Aimed at owners and crews sailing
all types of boats, from dinghies to offshore cruisers, with either
masthead or fractional rigs, it 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
– 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.

‘Any owner will find help here in unravelling the mysteries of sail
shape, as it is affected by mast bend, luff tension and the rest’ Practical Boat Owner