Nicolson on Sails: Cruising and Racing Sail Tips

Ian Nicolson has been involved with sailmaking for over 30 years. In this book he provides a treasure trove of tips and ideas for cruising and racing sailors alike. From solving roller furling problems to checking sail twist, curing chafe to stopping leech flutter, fitting luff foil protectors to preventing hank wear - there's something here for everyone, whether dinghy sailor, creek potterer, weekend cruiser or offshore racer. Just one of these ideas could save the reader the cost of the book.

Ian Nicolson started collecting data about boats from his father and grandfather when he was still at school. After his apprenticeship as a naval architect he joined A Mylne & Co, where he has been a senior partner since 1979. Ian Nicolson has built a large number of boats himself and owns a race winning Sigma 33. He has written over 20 books on nautical subjects, many of them published by Adlard Coles Nautical.