Sail and Rig Tuning

Sail and Rig Tuning is an illustrated nautical guide on how to trim your sails and rig for maximum performance. With a revolutionary approach, this guide tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat, plus the theory of sail aerodynamics.

Features:

• A concentrated and thoroughly illustrated manual which systematically shows you how to trim your sails and rig
• Features 152 color diagrams and a brilliantly concise text and offers a logical approach to trimming every sail, correctly setting up masts and stays
• Separate sections offer a logical approach to the topics of trimming the genoa and mainsail, trimming spinnakers and gennakers, and setting up masts

About the Author:

• Ivar Dedekam has been sailing for more than 25 years and has logged close to 50000 nautical miles, including two Atlantic crossings
• He has in addition worked for many years as a sailing instructor