The Complete Guide to Sails, Sail Technology, and Performance is the first comprehensive guide to sails and sail making in 25 years. It offers a definitive look at the very latest developments in sails, sailcloth, sail engineering, sail hardware, and sail trim.
Sail trim is the art of setting sails in response to the varying conditions of wind, waves, boat speed and desired course. Good sail trim can mean the difference between winning and losing a race or reaching harbor before the tide turns.
Whether it's dealing with emergencies, complying with safety regulations and government requirements, refreshing your knowledge of seamanship and piloting, reading charts, assessing weather conditions, or just figuring out what flag to fly, this facts-at-your fingertip reference has the answer.