A Manual of Sail Trim.

book summary

Principles of Sail Trim. The Fractional Rig. Sail Controls: Upwind, Reaching, Running. Crew Movement Techniques. Gears: Go Gear (Acceleration), Low Leeway GeRunning. Crew Movement Techniques. Gears: Go Gear (Acceleration), Low Leeway Gear, Starting Gear. Special Conditions: Upwind: Yawing Balance, Dirty Air, Waves, Gust Control, Light Air, Moderate Air, Heavy Air, Very Heavy Air. Special Conditions: Reaching: Light and Moderate Air Reaching, Heavy Air Reaching. Special Conditions: Running: Light and Moderate Air Running. Maneuvers: Tacking, Reach-to-Reach Jibe, Running Jibe, Spinnaker Hoist, Spinnaker Drop, Spinnaker Set While Jibing, Bearing Away, Lufting, Passing on the Reach, Blanketing. Organization: The Trim Chart, Control Systems, Control Methods. Glossary. Charts: Summary, gears and controls; Sail Selection Chart; Blank Trim Chart; Light Air Mainsail and Jib; Heavy Air Mainsail and Jib.