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Sailboat Racing Tips: Mainsail Trim Basics

Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham walks us through the basic mainsail trim adjustments with deep dive in into flow and feel.

By Dave Reed

February 15, 2022

Sailing World Racing Editor Mike Ingham explains the basics of mainsail trim.

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