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Sail Trim & Downwind Technique

Expert guidance on selecting, trimming, and handling sails and spinnakers for speed.

202 articles across 2 subtopics

Sail Selection & Trim 156 Roundtables and articles from sailmakers and expert sailors on sail design, construction, selection, and trim/tuning. Spinnaker Handling & Technique 46 Instructional articles on rigging, setting, trimming, and handling spinnakers along with related equipment tips.