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Sailboat Racing Tips: Up To Speed on Spinnaker Trim

Sailing World racing editor Mike Ingham provides the essential trimming techniques for the symmetric spinnaker, with tips on trim, pole height and onboard communications.

By Dave Reed

February 1, 2022

More: sailboat racing tips, sailing tactics, Spinnaker trim, Tactics

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