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Sails for Cruising Mark Chisnell

Sails for Cruising By Mark Chisnell

Sails for Cruising by Mark Chisnell


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Summary

Limp and wrinkly or smooth and billowing? If your sails are set right your boat will be faster, safer and look better Mark Chisnell, one of the best sailors in the world, here demystifies the black art of sail trim. He shows how to set the sails and use them properly in all wind strengths.

Sails for Cruising Summary

Sails for Cruising: Trim to Perfection by Mark Chisnell

Limp and wrinkly or smooth and billowing? If your sails are set right your boat will be faster, safer and look better Mark Chisnell, one of the best sailors in the world, here demystifies the black art of sail trim. He shows how to set the sails and use them properly in all wind strengths.

Sails for Cruising Reviews

"It is a good read..." (Sailing, December 2007)

About Mark Chisnell

Mark Chisnell is both a professional sailor and writer. He sailed in the top boat in the a 89 Admirala s Cup -- a Jamarellaa , and the top offshore boat and Fastnet race winner in the a 97 Admirala s Cup -- a Madina Milanoa . He has written three other books on sailing as well as a sailing novel -- a The Deliverya .

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Aerofoils and Isaac Newton. 2. Seams and Sailmakers. 3. Sail shape as a science. 4. Controlling sail shape. 5. Headsail trimming. 6. Mainsail trimming. 7. Heavy weather and shortening sail. 8. Light air sailing. 9. Downwind sailing. 10. Spinnakers and cruising chutes. 11. Hoists and drops. 12. Buying sails. 13. Care and repair.

Additional information

GOR001870386
9781904475040
1904475043
Sails for Cruising: Trim to Perfection by Mark Chisnell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Fernhurst Books Limited
2003-04-24
96
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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