Basic Sailing

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A Manual of Sail Trim, by Stuart H. Walker

Walker's book has withstood the test of time. First published over 20 years ago, it remains an active seller on Amazon for good reason. The Manual of Sail Trim is detailed and thorough. Walker’s approach to sailing is prescriptive, identify a problem or situation and then write a straight forward set of directions to deal with it. This is a great reference book for intermediate and advanced racers and sailors who are finding boat speed elusive.

However, if you are new to sailing, this is probably not the best introduction to the sport. The information and presentation can be overwhelming to the neophyte sailor, contributing to the notion that sailing is a complicated proposition. There are better books for those learning to sail.

For the racer, Walker's book is a must have; for the rest of us it is a useful but not essential volume in our library. (Dave, 1/20/08)