Sail Trim: Theory and Practice - Brossura

Hahne, Peter

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0713672250 ISBN 13: 9780713672251

Casa editrice: Adlard Coles Nautical, 2005

Riassunto

Sail trim is the art of setting sails in response to the varying conditions imposed by the wind, waves, boat speed and desired course. Regarded as something of a black art, good sail trim can mean the difference between winning and losing a race or reaching harbour before the tide turns. This book demonstrates the skill of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs, to enable racers and cruisers alike to sail efficiently and get the most out of their boats. Taking account of all types of wind condition the author explains: aero and hydrodynamics rig types the best way to rig a vessel sail cloth and cut the right trim for mainsail and smaller sails s sailing before the wind.There is really only one way to set your sails for maximum efficiency; this book explains how.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0713672250
• ISBN 13: 9780713672251
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 128
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile