Sail Trim: Theory And Practice [Paperback]

Peter Hahne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

Sail trim is the art of setting sails in response to the varying conditions of wind, waves, boat speed and desired course. Good sail trim can mean the difference between winning and losing a race or reaching harbor before the tide turns. This book demystifies the skill of good sail trim with the aid of superb color diagrams and photographs, to enable racers and cruisers alike to sail efficiently and get the most out of their boats. Taking account of any type of wind condition, the author explains:

Aero- and hydro-dynamics

Rig types

The best way to rig a vessel

Sail cloth and cut

The right trim for mainsail and genoa

Sailing before the wind

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It is a very well organized, well written book. The text is clear, and the colour pictures and graphics are wonderful aids to getting the mind around the subject." -- Sailing (S.A) , November 2005

"This book explains it all in an easy to comprehend manner, including color diagrams and photographs." --Latitudes and Attitudes, August 2005

About the Author

Peter Hahne was a skipper for a number of years in the North Sea, East Sea, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. He worked for 10 years as Editor on a leading German sailing magazine. He is now a freelance journalist and author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574091980
• ISBN-13: 978-1574091984
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Try, September 30, 2007

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Joseph E. Coury (Friendswood, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This book does a decent job at describing the aerodynamics and hydrodynamics of a keelboat. Admittedly, it's a tough topic to teach from a book. The difference between books on sail trim and theory really comes down to the graphics used to help in explanation. This is where this book falls short. Having said that, though, a new sailor will learn and benefit from reading Hahne's book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written book on sail trim, February 24, 2008

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John F. Sullivan "Renaissance man" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This should help improve your sail handling. This explains how and why you should care about your sails trim without a lot of math or overly complex explainations. This has made the cut for my short list of books to carry on my boat. This is both a good winter read and something that you can review from time to time while waiting out the occational summer shower.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, September 15, 2007

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J. W. Neff (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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Clearly explains the theoretical and practical aspects of trim. Very enlightening. We sail faster now having read this book!! Well worth the cost and effort.

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