SAILPOWER
Trim and Techniques for Cruising Sailorsby Peter Nielsen
160 pp. Full color throughout. 2004. Hardcover. $34.95
ISBN 1 57409 177 8
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Peter Nielsen's book on sail trim, SAILPOWER is intended for the sailing community at large, not just the racing sailor. All sailors, whether racer or cruiser, amateur or expert, will benefit from Nielsen's practical advice and superb illustrations that demonstrate how to achieve a perfect shape, and to get the most out of your sails. This is one book no sailor should be without.
Contents include: how sails work, essential sail trim tips, how to balance your boat, how to keep moving in light airs, heavy weather trim and techniques, spinnakers for cruising, how to tune your rig, reefing system improvements, running rigging, troubleshooting and care, and much more.
“provides a reference on sail trim for all sailors. not just racers. Chapters discuss the basics of sail construction, maintenance, and trim tips; from standard details on how to balance a boat and keep moving in light air to heavy weather tactics.” –The Midwest Book Review
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About the Author:
Peter Nielsen is the editor of SAIL, America's leading magazine for cruising and racing sailors. Before that, he was assistant editor of Yachting Monthly for ten years. He has sailed and raced yachts of all types all over the world.