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Written by Dave
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Monday, 07 July 2008 15:20 |
How to Trim Sails: Dinghies to Offshore Cruisers 2nd Edition
by Peter Schweer
Anyone with a few hours of competent instruction can learn to sail a boat. Really, it's not that difficult. The challenge, a lifelong challenge, is to sail a boat to its potential in all conditions. Sailing faster is also sailing safer and more fun. It is said that anytime two sailboats can see each other, there's a sailboat race; How to Trim Sails will help you win those informal races as well as the Wednesday night series at your local club.
If you are just learning to sail,
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 July 2008 21:53 |
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Written by Dave
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Friday, 27 June 2008 17:43 |
A Manual of Sail Trim
by Stewart 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. In fact, it strength is also its weakness.
Walker presents the physics and science of sail trim in a very prescriptive manner. Problems are described and solutions prescribed. The writing is precise and technical. Walker approaches sailing and
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2008 19:16 |
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