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Tom Burnham gives us his A-plus techniques for A-sail drops. “From the Experts” in our March 2009 issue
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Tom Burnham gives us his A-plus techniques for A-sail drops. “From the Experts” in our March 2009 issue
Mainsail twist can have a large impact on speed and performance. Quantum Sails explains what mainsail twist is and how to use it to get ahead on the racecourse.
A jib inhauler will help narrow your sheeting angles and squeeze more height, but make sure you consider the cause and effect elsewhere in your sail plan.
The bowman is an integral player on the downwind. From coordinating hoists and drops, to jibing the kite, here’s what you need to know about the asymm.
Because of its diminutive size, the jib gets no respect. in fact, its trim is usually more important to get right.
Blast reaching under an asymmetrical spinnaker can be, well a blast, but walking the line between control and a wipeout can sometimes prove difficult.
In this excerpt from The Art and Science of Sails Revised Edition (2016) by Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt, the authors revisit the basics of mainsail trim.
Jib trim can make or break sailing performance. Kerry Klingler demystifies the keys of proper trim to help get the ultimate performance from your headsails.
There are key maneuvers that can make or break your race. In addition to tacking and jibing, setting the spinnaker is another one.
As one of the best, this pro headsail trimmer says success is in the ability to maintain routines. Here’s what you’ll find him doing before each day of racing.
Using the full potential of your mainsail downwind requires dynamic trimming.
Learning the ins and outs (and fore and aft) of jib leads will help you maximize the performance of your headsail.
Tom Burnham gives us his A-plus techniques for A-sail drops. “From the Experts” in our March 2009 issue
Mainsail twist can have a large impact on speed and performance. Quantum Sails explains what mainsail twist is and how to use it to get ahead on the racecourse.
A jib inhauler will help narrow your sheeting angles and squeeze more height, but make sure you consider the cause and effect elsewhere in your sail plan.
The bowman is an integral player on the downwind. From coordinating hoists and drops, to jibing the kite, here’s what you need to know about the asymm.
Because of its diminutive size, the jib gets no respect. in fact, its trim is usually more important to get right.
Blast reaching under an asymmetrical spinnaker can be, well a blast, but walking the line between control and a wipeout can sometimes prove difficult.
In this excerpt from The Art and Science of Sails Revised Edition (2016) by Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt, the authors revisit the basics of mainsail trim.
Jib trim can make or break sailing performance. Kerry Klingler demystifies the keys of proper trim to help get the ultimate performance from your headsails.
There are key maneuvers that can make or break your race. In addition to tacking and jibing, setting the spinnaker is another one.
As one of the best, this pro headsail trimmer says success is in the ability to maintain routines. Here’s what you’ll find him doing before each day of racing.
Using the full potential of your mainsail downwind requires dynamic trimming.
Learning the ins and outs (and fore and aft) of jib leads will help you maximize the performance of your headsail.
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