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Sail Selection & Trim

The Experts' Roundtable

An extensive Q&A feature with Thistle sailing experts discussing mainsail types and adjustments, mast bends, sail trim, draft control, traveler usage, and various other technical sailing topics. Contributors include Bob White, Ted Fontelleu, Gene Wood, Jerry Ficke, Don Clark, Tom Barnard, and Pete Barrett.

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  • sailing technique
  • sails
  • mast
  • trim
  • draft
  • traveler