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

Bill Gladstone (Author)

Book Description

Series: Captain's Quick Guides | Publication Date: July 15, 2005

The essential information you need--onboard and at your fingertips

On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Based on the world's largest boating library, this laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on sail trim and rig tuning, designed for onboard quick reference.

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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

Product Details

• Pamphlet: 16 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (July 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071440135
• ISBN-13: 978-0071440134
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 3.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #843,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Sports > Water Sports > Boating
  • #21 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Sports > Water Sports > General

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars handy in a race, but not really waterproof, July 29, 2006

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David B. Cousins "Dr. Dave" (RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sail Trim and Rig Tuning: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides) (Pamphlet)

I have been looking for a quick 'cheat sheet' to use during some of our longer races. This is a very nice presentation, especially the last section where the author addresses quick things to try when you have problems (oh yea! the backstay!). It unfolds like a big road map, and is well organized (though there is a bit on rig tuning that is useful before, but not during the race).
The one drawback, is that though well laminated, I would call it weatherproof, not waterproof. it really hasn't held up as well as I'd like after being dropped into water on the cockpit floor.
Take care of it, and it will be good to you and your race.
Anything that gets your crew thinking about trim and speed is a good thing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sail Trim, August 14, 2008

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This review is from: Sail Trim and Rig Tuning: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides) (Pamphlet)

It is nice to have an on board guide to help learn sail trimming and be able to compare results with inputs. The guide is nicely sized and well organized.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good refrence guide., September 7, 2005

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Robert Stephenson "Scandia" (NCYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sail Trim and Rig Tuning: A Captain's Quick Guide (Captain's Quick Guides) (Pamphlet)

Easily read by the crew on the way to the race. Items not understood offer a chance to discuss the finer points of sailing.