Sail and Rig Tuning [Paperback]

Ivar Dedekam (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1898660670 | ISBN-13: 978-1898660675 | Publication Date: March 2000

Fantastic computer graphics systematically explain how to tune-your-yacht, keelboat or dinghy.

 This beautifully illustrated and well-organised book shows the reader step by step, how to trim their sails and rig for maximum performance.  Ivar Dedekam’s revolutionary approach to sail and rig tuning tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat as well as the theory of sail aerodynamics.  The book covers the many variations in boat, sail and rig design.

Editorial Reviews

Review

- information that both novice and experienced sailor will welcome as a "must have" edition to their bookshelves. -- Multihull World - Australia App. to no.43 March/April 1999

This book is different. It's stuffed with over 150 clear colour illustrations and informative captions and explanations. -- Sailing Today July 1999

This is a great book to have to get the most out of your sailboat, no matter what the size. -- TrailerSailor March 1999

From the Publisher

Book Description The best-illustrated manual ever on tuning the sails and rigs of a yacht or small keelboat features 152 color diagrams and a brilliantly concise text. Separate sections offer a logical approach to the topics of trimming the genoa and mainsail, trimming spinnakers and gennakers, and setting up masts.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Fernhurst Books (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898660670
• ISBN-13: 978-1898660675
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Instructional
  • #61 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Water Sports

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Concise..., October 31, 2000

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Mayday of Matlacha "Also Cedar Key & Fernandina" (Matlacha, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sail and Rig Tuning (Paperback)

Ivar is right about this being the best illustrated manual. The concise, easy to understand text followed by beautifully understandably illustrations, have taken sail and rig tuning for me out of the black arts. Amazing how he fits all of this into an 80 page paperback....which makes it easier to fit into your seabag.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Explainations and Illustrations, September 3, 2002

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JF "sailing enthusiast" (Houston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sail and Rig Tuning (Paperback)

This is my favorite book on sail trim. It not only explains what to do, but why to do it. It is organized well and has great illustations. It is not just for novices, but has information that more experienced sailors will find useful. For example, it has pages with illustrations showing the comparative (in percentages) sail drafts to use for various winds strengths and conditions.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear & Concise, May 27, 2002

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Clear Air (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sail and Rig Tuning (Paperback)

The excellent ilustrations in this book make it stand apart. Easy to understand, a great reference to refer back to. Also includes problems with lists of solutions. For example, too much weather helm has solutions like 1) tighten outhaul 2) reduce mast rake etc.