Sail Trim and Rig Tuning: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides)

Gladstone, Bill

ISBN 10: 0071440135 ISBN 13: 9780071440134

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005

Synopsis

A fully waterproof encpasulated quick reference guide to Sail Trim and Rig Tuning . The waterproof format makes it ideal for cockpit use in all weathers.
This is a subject that the waterproof format is well suited as you can refer to it as you are sailing. Written by a man who really knows his subject this will help you set up and tune your rig, shape your sails for the conditions, correct poor pointing and excessive weather helm and depower you sails in strong winds
When folded it measures approx 4.25" (10.5cm) x 9.25" (23.5cm). When open there are 8 double sided A useful guide to have handy in the cockpit.

About this title

Synopsis:

This title provides the essential information every boater needs - onboard and at your fingertips. On the water, when questions arise, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's QuickGuides provide all the answers - fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated QuickGuide presents 14 colour panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic. This on-the-spot reference is ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

About the Author:

Bill Gladstone is the director of North U, a division of North Sails, Inc. North Sails has become the world leader in sailmaking through an ongoing commitment to making sails faster, lighter and longer lasting. North Sails produces more cruising sails to higher standards of performance and durability than any other sailmaker in the world. The company also provides sailing courses through its popular North U. instructional seminars. These courses emphasize practical, proven techniques used by today's leading sailors. Hometown: Madison, CT

About this edition

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0071440135
• ISBN 13: 9780071440134
• Binding: Pamphlet
• Number of pages: 16