Take part in the points of sail quiz and win a free rya crew to win book. How to trim with the mainsheet traveler learn to sail. One of the twopart gladstone performance racing series, this book discusses sail trim, boathandling, preparation and tuning. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. As you turn toward the wind from a beam reach to a close reach to closehauled, you must gradually trim your sails to keep them from luffing. If the lead position is too far aft when sheeted in. Because the mainsheet tackle covers a span between the boom and the boat attachment, the boom will move to leeward no matter how tight the mainsheet is sheeted in. This tactical advice is all mixed in with sail trim and how to get the best from your boat, which is music to the racing mans ears. As with point 2 above use the boomvang, the mainsheet and traveler as your controls. To make neat or tidy by clipping, smoothing, or pruning.
A sail s luff should face directly into the wind so that air streams evenly on both sides. Aug 31, 2012 havent seen the bethwaite book yet, but i think sail like a champion by dc gasp is one of the best books ever on how to race a sailboat. Get started on your sailing certification with nauticed today. Our transport canada exam guides are one of many ways we try to keep sailors informed. The nautical mind bookstore has been delivering personal and professional service from our storefront in toronto harbour since 1980, and from since 1995.
The sail works like the wing of a bird or airplane in that the wind flows into the sail over the leading edge the luff of the sail, and the wind is bent slightly as it flows along the curved surface. When learning to sail the main thing were excited about doing is getting the boat moving, but as we become more advanced, we really want to understand the different forces on the boat and maximize the efficiency. Later, in chapter 8 we will integrate main trim, jib trim and driving techniques in a variety of sailing conditions 6. Sep 17, 2015 north sails trim for speed awesome trim video from north sails with tom whidden, tom mclaughlin, gary weismann and hans fogh 5.
Unlike most books on sail trim, which seem to be written exclusively for racing. Our trimming efforts aim at making the entire sail, from foot to head, present to the wind evenly and at the correct angle. We describes sails in this ideal state as on the verge of luffing. Sail trim theory 101 mains, jibs and rigs created for mcsc by nicholas hayes, team syrena, us 46409 the simple rules of telltales. The new book of sail trim by ken textor, paperback. Proper understanding of sail trim can help us achieve that. Trim sails definition of trim sails by the free dictionary.
Increase twist until upper sail luffing occurs then tighten slightly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Look at the jibs leading edge, or luff, as you begin to determine its trim. March 2015 36 sail trim theory created for mcsc by nicholas hayes, team syrena, us 46409 how to use polars on board twsbsawatwatwsbsawatwa 32. If the goal is to steer a certain course then trim accordingly. In this series, quantum sails expert david flynn shows you how to get the most.
Its particularly valuable if you haul out and unstep your mast each season. Using sensorguided, pushbutton sail control, the new system makes cruising more relaxing for families, shorthanded crews, and solo sailors, and also lets those. When the wind direction changes, or when you change the heading of the boat, you should readjust the sail to compensate. What a wonderful labor day sail we had here last weekend on lake travis. Mainsail trim pointers, reefing and sail care for the beneteau oceanis series the following points on mainsail trim apply both to the furling and classic mainsails we produce for beneteau usa and the oceanis line of boats. Conglomerating clippings from the magazine produced a very uneven book, sometimes conflicting, and frequently pitched to people of widely different experience. Your boat looks absolutely beautiful and steering is so much fun. By tom whidden one of the goals for our book, the art and science of sails, is to connect the theoretical with the practical. Buy the best of sail trim foreign ed by mason, charles isbn. The rya sail trim handbook for cruisers is an allnew title and is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship.
We are licensed chart agents and distributors of imo and many other publications. Unlike most books on sail trim, which seem to be written exclusively for racing sailors. Furthermore, the luff of the sail must be watched about 90 percent of the time and the tiller kept in constant but gentle movement as you seek the optimal course. Downloadable sail trim guides july 12, 2018 with detailed instructions, illustrations, and photos, these downloadable guides are a musthave resource for every sailor. Explanations are short, clear and simple, with useful illustrations. When sailing on the wind, i trim the headsail so the leech of the sail is within a few inches of the spreader. Too much sheet tension and the top telltale will fall to leeward as the leech closes and twist is reduced. For light airs under powered deeper sails, with fuller entry especially in chop. Trim your main properly so the boat sails more efficiently and provides the crew with a comfortable ride.
As you bear away from close hauled to a close reach the forces on the sails rotate forward, speed jumps, and heeling forces are reduced. Rudderless sailing a proficient and efficient sailor masters the technique of sailing their boat when the control mechanisms are limited. Take our learn to sail course and learn the proper way to trim sails. With detailed instructions, illustrations, and photos, these downloadable guides are a musthave resource for every sailor. A number of controls are at hand for getting sails flying right. Havent seen the bethwaite book yet, but i think sail like a champion by dc gasp is one of the best books ever on how to race a sailboat. Read more about sail trim in the rya sail trim handbook for cruisers available from the rya shop. They understand that speed is always good, at least on the water, and properly. The gladstone books are ok, but seemed a bit rudimentary last time i looked. Instead, you get 20 pages on poorly simplified and misrepresented fluid dynamics granted, i was an aerospace engineer in college, 30 pages on different kinds of boats, 15 pages about a new automated sail trim on some crazy german boat, and 2 pages that with no real explanation dictate.
Trim and techniques for cruising sailors nielson, peter on. The rya sail trim handbook for cruisers, written by rob gibson, illustrated by andrew simpson, focuses on the needs of the cruising sailor and is crammed full of useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship. Print them and keep them on your boat, reference them as needed for unusual conditions, or to teach the new guy on the boat how to approach trim. If the telltales hang down, or if the leeward telltale spins, the sail is overtrimmed. The proper sail trim is to have the sail pulled in only enough to prevent luffing. Best book that ive read by far is frank bethwaites book high performance sailing. Your initial goal is to trim the sail with the maximum amount of draft located in the middle of the sail. The north u trim book treats boat speed and boat handling topics in the same accessible style as north u tactics. If you need more speed or the wind lightens, power up the sail by moving the draft forward. Dec 08, 2011 your initial goal is to trim the sail with the maximum amount of draft located in the middle of the sail. This was one of the first books i read about sail trim and i nearly gave up the sport on the spot. Perfect upwind trim is an interaction of the setting of both the mainsail and headsail, each affects the other, the ultimate aim is to have balance on the helm without excessive heeling, once achieved the boat is sailing at her most efficient and becomes a joy to sail. Sailboat cruising secrets ketch sailing skippers guide did you know that the ketch shares a likeness to the weather vane atop a house or barn. The objective is, when sailing closehauled all three windward telltales should lift together when the boat is gently luffed into the wind.
Often ignored, this simple athwartship track can help you sail better, faster, and more balanced. I will tell you more about that in the following chapter. Downloadable sail trim guides articles quantum sails. A sailboat sailing close to the wind on either side toward the northwest or northeast is close hauled. If the sail is not luffing, let it out until it luffs a bit, then pull it back in a little. An understanding of the physics of aerodynamics will help us better trim and set our sails. Sail trim and balance fundamental linkedin slideshare. Consider this diagram, which shows the basic points of sail for different boat directions relative to the wind. To make the most of the wider wind angle, retrim the sails for the new course. Trimming the mainsail boat handling sail cruising tips. What makes this new book on sail trim and rig tuning different from most other books on the topic, is the short, concentrated text with adjacent corresponding illustrations.
North sails trim for speed awesome trim video from north sails with tom whidden, tom mclaughlin, gary weismann and hans fogh 5. This book covers all aspects of sail trim including basic settings and when to modify them. If the telltale at the top of the sail luffs before the middle or the bottom, the jib lead should be moved forward. Sail trim is the act of controlling the shape of the foils on. If the bottom telltale luffs first, then move the jib lead aft. Dec 14, 2016 steer to the trim or trim to the steer. Ease until the sail just begins to luff and trim just enough to stop luffing, or ease until the middle telltales flow straight aft. Moving the traveler car slightly upwind when sailing close hauled can bring the boom back over the centerline to gain the most power from the. A new generation of simple sailing harken and jeanneau have introduced a collaborative effort to fundamentally improve cruising and shorthanded sailing. Everything you always wanted to know about sail trim. The integration of cameras, computers, and trimmers takes the guesswork out of getting sails set up correctly. Once the sail set is correct for close hauled or fine reaching, the mainsheet traveller is used to quickly depower the sail in gusts, without spoiling twist. From the pages of sail magazine, comes the first new anthology in nearly 15 years on the popular subject of sail trim.
One of the goals for our book, the art and science of sails, is to connect the theoretical with the practical. Faq gift vouchers yacht management books insurance downloads. Conversely, the sail will probably need to be trimmed in lulls. With 44 articles that have never before appeared in book form, the new book of sail trim provides concise, easytounderstand instruction in every facet of sails and sail handling. Once the sail set is correct for close hauled or fine reaching. Close hauled is the point of sail when you need to sail upwind. Expert sailors alter and experiment with their sails trim almost continuously.
Chapman book of piloting various contributors, hearst corporation. Rudderless sailing is using weight distribution and sail trim, as opposed to the rudder, to control the boat. It is normally centralised but can be hoisted to windward in light airs or to. Putting highquality sails on your boat is a great start. Here, the wind is blowing from the top of the diagram think of it as north.
Mainsail trim progression wind seas traveller outhaul vang cunn halyard backsty sheet drifting flat full windwrd medium support boom up eased min min boom well below centre light 26 kts flat full windwrd tight support boom eased min medium centre boom light med 6 9 kts flat adjust for top battenc entre boom tight na eased tight. Apr 27, 2016 ease until the sail begins to luff bubble or backwind along its leading edge then trim just enough to stop luffing. Having said that, though, a new sailor will learn and benefit from reading hahnes book. Simply put, what does the word draft mean in terms of sail trim. In this sailing basics video you learn how to properly trim sails when sailing upwind. A primary use of the traveler is to keep the boom centered when sailing close hauled. You will soon learn that minute changes of course as well as minute changes in sail trim even as. You would think this one would be a nobrainer overpressed does not impress. If youre steering and the goal is to trim the sails efficiently think closehauled then please for the love of god steer a course which suits the sail trim. You would think a book entitled sail trim might actually have more than a few pages on that topic.
The first course, where we can sail as close to the wind as possible is. Sail trim and balance lecture from singles on sailboats spring training. Or that its one of the easiest of all sailboat cruising rigs to balance to perfection. A point of sail is a sailing crafts direction of travel under sail in relation to the true wind direction. The most complete book on modern sailing performance. The sails are trimmed in, but not as tight as for a closehauled course. Ian shorts sail trim guide traveller 50100 mm to power impro. Sailboat cruising secrets ketch sailing skippers guide. Sep 08, 2009 trim the main sail september 8, 2009 grant headifen crew skipper when learning to sail the main thing were excited about doing is getting the boat moving, but as we become more advanced, we really want to understand the different forces on the boat and maximize the efficiency. Oct 30, 2001 one of the twopart gladstone performance racing series, this book discusses sail trim, boathandling, preparation and tuning.
The amount of wind that spills off of a sail, usually a mainsailnope. The difference between books on sail trim and theory really comes down to the graphics used to help in explanation. As soon as we do not sail along the edge between green and white area anymore we talk about close reach. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and handling of both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. More twist prioritise speed over height set boom on or just below the centre line try to heel the boat keep crew movement down and slow movements all tell tales should be flowing not hiding usually less than 6 knots. Best sail trim tactics book for racing sailing anarchy. In sailing the boats we can offer these general ideas and observations that will apply to the 311s through to the newest. Dont be afraid to let the sail out until its against the shrouds and spreaders just make sure the boom vang is on tight enough. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Get the critical increment of fast at a north u trim webinar. Address mercury yacht harbour, satchell lane, hamble southampton so31 4hq e.
That is the area between close hauled and the next point of sail. If the breeze is on or you want to sail a higher course and point closer to the wind, move the draft aft. The mainsail will need to be eased further than you think. That is the area between closehauled and the next point of sail.
The difference between midfleet and podium is just a couple percent. Jun 08, 2012 best book that ive read by far is frank bethwaites book high performance sailing. For more information on sail trim, take out free basic sail trim course and our advanced sail trim course. Address mercury yacht harbour, satchell lane, hamble.
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