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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Demystifies a potentially confusing topic with clear illustration
Small boat owners have plenty of nautical 'how-to' titles to choose from, but three new arrivals are outstanding picks. Felix marks' JIB TRIMMING: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE demystifies the art of jib trimming and focuses instead on a visual approach which uses diagrams and black and white photos throughout to explore the mechanics of jib trimming. From cleats and winches to...
Published on April 19, 2006 by D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
For Beginners
I was hoping for more technical coverage of why and how to trim the jib. This book is more for a beginner sailor. I did not learn anything new and I am not an expert sailor.
Published 22 months ago by Michael Keller
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Demystifies a potentially confusing topic with clear illustration,
By D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer "California B... (California, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide (Paperback)
Small boat owners have plenty of nautical 'how-to' titles to choose from, but three new arrivals are outstanding picks. Felix marks' JIB TRIMMING: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE demystifies the art of jib trimming and focuses instead on a visual approach which uses diagrams and black and white photos throughout to explore the mechanics of jib trimming. From cleats and winches to concepts of tacking and footing, JIB TRIMMING clearly illustrates a potentially confusing topic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book.,
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this is an easy to read book with pertinent information and drawing that
should be usefull up to professional levels. the book is very nicely divided into stages and situations and helped me a lot.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
For Beginners,
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This review is from: Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide (Paperback)
I was hoping for more technical coverage of why and how to trim the jib. This book is more for a beginner sailor. I did not learn anything new and I am not an expert sailor.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book!! I read it and tried the techniques. What a difference!Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide
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Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide by Felix Marks (Paperback - August 1, 2006)
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