Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide

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Von der hinteren Coverseite: "Jib trimming is often referred to as a black art..."

In a new and ground-breaking format this guide:

• Demystifies the art of jib trimming
• Avoids use of confusing nautical terminology
• Illustrates concepts with diagrams and photographs
• Includes everything you need to know

Photographs and diagrams are used to explain and illustrate every basic jib trim concept including:

• Lift and drag
• Sail shape: depth, groove, foot shape, twist
• Telltale reading
• Sailing using gears
• Tacking
• Footing
• Wind changes including shifts
• Sea state
• Offwind trim
• Setting up the jib and genoa track, spreader markings and jib halyard

Contains a print-and-laminate trim chart.

"This book is an asset to the world of sailing and will be of great help to new and experienced jib trimmers." - Ian MacDiarmid, MacDiarmid sails