78 pp., detailed illus., soft cover. By Ivar Dedekam
Reading this book is an excellent way to improve your sailing skills. It is quite complete and the text is as clear as any we have seen. But what really sets this book apart from all the rest is its illustrations. They are simply outstanding. This is one of the few places where first time spinnaker users can turn for help both in rigging their boats and in using the sail. There is also a good deal of help in the proper use of telltales.
This book is beautiful. The paper is heavily coated and the four color illustrations are works of art. Makes a wonderful gift— but be sure to get one for yourself as well.
Contents include:
Aerodynamics
Apparent Wind
Points of Sailing
Sail Shape
Trim Devices
Genoa Trim
Mainsail Trim
The Interaction of the Sails
Reaching and Running
Reefing
Trimming the Spinnaker
Types of Spinnakers
Preparing the Spinnaker Set
Running
Reaching
Gybing the Spinnaker
The Genaker
Rig Tuning
Rig Types
Maximum Mast Bend
