Basic trim is achieved by simply easing the sail until it luffs, and. A laser taining manual callala junior sailing school. Here, the ship is turned into the eye of the wind, i. Rya sail trim handbook for cruisers by rob gibson, 9781906435578, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The rj1 is a full radial jib made of white pentex with a clear laminate. Downloadable sail trim guides articles quantum sails. As a basic rule, we like to say that if it looks right, it probably is. Apr 30, 2018 the gale force setting on rhapsody is easy. If you need more speed or the wind lightens, power up the sail by moving the draft forward. With 44 articles that have never before appeared in book form, the new book of sail trim provides concise, easytounderstand instruction in every facet of sails and sail handling.
Effects of rig tension on sailing yacht performance. By tom whidden one of the goals for our book, the art and science of sails, is to connect the theoretical with the practical. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and handling of both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. Having said that, though, a new sailor will learn and benefit from reading hahnes book. Its on a wharrem tiki 26, but doesnt have the actual tiki rig james designed for it. Maximum sail power vii endorsements brian hancock does a beautiful job blending the art and science of sail technology.
In sailing the boats we can offer these general ideas and observations that will apply to the 311s through to the newest. I like the more intimate feeling with the boat, the wind, and the water. Dec 08, 2011 your initial goal is to trim the sail with the maximum amount of draft located in the middle of the sail. Point where the stays are connected to the mast jib. Featuring over 150 lofts across the globe, innovative products and materials, and the north sails collection. Seems to be working fine but im a bit of a perfectionist, yea i know dont laugh on a wharrem cat im worrying about sail trim. This book demonstrates the skill of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs, to enable racers and cruisers alike to sail efficiently. Sail trim books sailing anarchy sailing anarchy forums. New f18 sails by simon northrop catamaran racing, news. Steve colgate is founder and ceo of the colgate sailing school, which he founded in 1964. The rya sail trim handbook for cruisers is an allnew title and is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship. The most complete book on modern sailing performance.
If, however, the boat turns up against the wind, this is termed tacking. The curlno curl on the outhaul for the full rig goes back to older sail, made from 3. The new book of sail trim by ken textor, paperback. Mainsail trim progression wind seas traveller outhaul vang cunn halyard backsty sheet drifting flat full windwrd medium support boom up eased min min boom well below centre light 26 kts flat full windwrd tight support boom eased min medium centre boom light med 6 9 kts flat adjust for top battenc entre boom tight na eased tight. Dont be afraid to let the sail out until its against the shrouds and spreaders just make sure the boom vang is on tight enough. In fact you could write a book about it, which we did. Harken touchtrim electric mainsail trimming system cruising. Expert sailors alter and experiment with their sail s trim almost continuously.
Apr 27, 2016 ease until the sail begins to luff bubble or backwind along its leading edge then trim just enough to stop luffing. The gladstone books are ok, but seemed a bit rudimentary last time i looked. Written by bill gladstone, the north u sail trim book covers every facet of sail trim, boat speed, and boat handling. This chapter will focus on sail trim, both for cruising sailors who want their sails to perform well while they sit back, relax, and read a book, and for racing sailors whose quest is for a trophy cabinet full of silver. Some manuals may be provided as a part of your sail training course with us so please ask us about this. See also the top ten fictional books about sailing, the top ten instructional books on sailing, and the top reference books for sailing. Asymmetrical spinnaker trim is the third part in our series on cruising sail trim. Sail and boat have now been turned and the boat is able to beat once more, this time with the wind on the port tack.
Instead, you get 20 pages on poorly simplified and misrepresented fluid dynamics granted, i was an aerospace engineer in college, 30 pages on different kinds of boats, 15 pages about a new automated sail trim on some crazy german boat, and 2. The mainsheet is the most important single sail trim control on the boat. I just joined the formum and have learned a lot about our great little boats. You would think a book entitled sail trim might actually have more than a few pages on that topic. I have been sailing a macgregor 22 for the last few years and just recently purchased a laser. F18 rj1 jib for the ahcp, falcon, nacra and cirrus platforms. This tactical advice is all mixed in with sail trim and how to get the best from your boat, which is music to the racing mans ears. The quantum asymmetrical is designed and engineered to be easy to set and trim, whether racing or cruising. Three reasons to twist out the top of the sail sailing blog. When the wind hits the luff, the front edge of the sail, the stream of air is forced to change direction and speed according to newtons third law, an object a the sail, which influences an object b the air with a force, will be subject to an equally. For most sailors, the theory of sails is a mystery.
Ultimately, sail trim is all about keeping a boat sailing fast and balanced, i. The difference between books on sail trim and theory really comes down to the graphics used to help in explanation. In this series, quantum sails expert david flynn shows you how to get the most out your sails with the right trim, starting with the mainsail. Superior boat speed depends on adjustments to your rig and sails. I always wanted to sail with tilman but i realized from reading his books that, brilliant adventurer and genuine tough guy that he was, he was an indifferent sailor. Harken touchtrim electric mainsail trimming system. Maximum sail powermakes the process of using sails and understanding their theory easy. Ill assume its loosefooted on a boom firstly set the height of the boom with your topping liftsone each side then when you hoist the sail,tension and set the luff halyard first, the adjust the peak or outer halyard second, till there are no wrinkles. A fierce competitor, steve learned to sail at age 9, made his first transatlantic race at 19, and has been racing at the highest levels of the sport ever since, with two americas cups trials, 20 newport to bermuda races, seven. I enjoy jumping the halyards, sweating or grinding in the sheets. If the telltales hang down, or if the leeward telltale spins, the sail is overtrimmed. A new generation of simple sailing harken and jeanneau have introduced a collaborative effort to fundamentally improve cruising and shorthanded sailing. North sails has a wealth of information that we want to share with you.
Chapter 11 the fine art of sail trim part 1 sailfeed. The only time i employ the tiller pilot is to hold a course while i raise or lower the sails, or just for a moment to hold a steady course while i go to the low side to adjust the jib. Your initial goal is to trim the sail with the maximum amount of draft located in the middle of the sail. Mar 29, 2011 i sail partially for physical exertion, to feel alive.
If you want to improve your sail trim on cruising boats, this is less. Of the half dozen books on the subject ive read since, north us sail trim book was easily the best. Generally, sail trim is a bit of science, a bit of feel and a bit common sense. North u sail trim seminars american sailing association. A sail is sewn with a certain curvature so that seen from above it resembles an aircraft wing and it also functions in the same way. Print them and keep them on your boat, reference them as needed for unusual conditions, or to teach the new guy on the boat how to approach trim. Read more about sail trim in the rya sail trim handbook for cruisers available from the rya shop the rya sail trim handbook for cruisers, written by rob gibson, illustrated by andrew simpson. After all, a well trimmed cruising yacht will be better balanced, easier to handle, and will sail more comfortably. If you have something to add to my list, please send me a note. Everything you always wanted to know about sail trim. Trim of main sail and head sail sag in the forestay planform of the foresail camber of mainsail and foresail for the stewart 34 the tension on the cap shrouds can be added to this list of factors that control the gap width. Sail trim can be bewildering to the novice, but the rya sail trim book talks you through the subject in an informative yet entertaining manner.
Driven by the north sails design suite, the north u sail trim simulator lets you explore proper upwind trim with the full range of sail controls. Conversely, the sail will probably need to be trimmed in lulls. Quantum expert dave flynn walks through what makes an asymmetrical kite special, why that matters for sail handling, and how to properly trim it. Second, the mainsheet controls the angle of attack the sails angle to the wind. The interaction between main sail and head sail only pays off if the head sail is allowed to perform effectively. If the breeze is on or you want to sail a higher course and point closer to the wind, move the draft aft. It is well known that the trim angle of the head sail, or the distance between head and main sail is very important to the overall performance of the yacht. If this would prove to be still too much, l would bend the 2,2sqm storm sail and the trisail which would cause a problem as the tub does not have a second mast track. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out and out racer. Below simon tells us the background on this new alternative to get specialized f18 sails texel was fantastic event as usual with great sailing and even better socials.
This is the line attached to the leeward lower corner clew of the spinnaker, used in conjunction with the afterguy or guy, used to. He has taught thousands of people to sail and to improve their sailing. With detailed instructions, illustrations, and photos, these downloadable guides are a musthave resource for every sailor. I sail partially for physical exertion, to feel alive. When the wind direction changes, or when you change the heading of the boat, you should readjust the sail to compensate. Buy rya sail trim handbook for cruisers by rob gibson from waterstones today. Sail trim optimisation using mesh morphing request pdf. Matched to specific boat designs, the simulator provides control over main and jib trim, including mainsheet, backstay, traveler, cunningham, jib sheet, jib lead, and jib halyard as well as the helm. Buy the best of sail trim foreign ed by charles mason isbn. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and. Whether it is tips on getting around the racecourse, trimming your sails or cruising techniques we aim to document our knowledge to help improve your sailing.
Aug 03, 2006 i have been sailing a macgregor 22 for the last few years and just recently purchased a laser. Jun 30, 2016 asymmetrical spinnaker trim is the third part in our series on cruising sail trim. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. May 30, 2009 having a gaff schooner and 2 sails to trim, heres my input. Havent seen the bethwaite book yet, but i think sail like a champion by dc gasp is one of the best books ever on how to race a sailboat. Gaff sail trim is an incredible gas as there are so many controls available and the size and location of the draft can be moved all over. Your neil pryde sails are designed, tuned, and tested for each specific model and as such, you will be able to achieve proper trim using this guide. Here are three reasons you should be twisting out the sail towards the top of the mast get rid of excessive heeling. Hi all and i hope cisco looking for any advice on trimming gaff rig main its also loose footed. Furl the jib, bend the cutter sail, 6,2 sqm, and the third reef, 4,9sqm and carry on. The mainsail will need to be eased further than you think. Buy the best of sail trim foreign ed by mason, charles isbn.
Downwind ease outhaul so that at least a fist wide gap exists between foot and boom. The north u trim book treats boat speed and boat handling topics in the same accessible style as north u tactics. Rya sail trim handbook for cruisers by rob gibson waterstones. Mainsail trim pointers, reefing and sail care for the beneteau oceanis series the following points on mainsail trim apply both to the furling and classic mainsails we produce for beneteau usa and the oceanis line of boats. The rya sail trim book is an all new title and is crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship. The book is further enhanced by a range of clear, well thought out illustrations. Best sail trim tactics book for racing sailing anarchy. Has normal alloy mast with sail slides, not a gaff with yoke etc.
The only time i employ the tiller pilot is to hold a course while i raise or lower the sails, or just for a moment to hold a. The sail shapes and performance were measured using sail dynamometer boat fujin. Using sensorguided, pushbutton sail control, the new system makes cruising more relaxing for families, shorthanded crews, and solo sailors, and also lets those. Match the wind at the top of the sail to the wind gradient.
Putting highquality sails on your boat is a great start. Ultimately this book will have you itching to get back afloat and tinkering with the trim of your sails. The side of the boat the sails are set to when sailing. Drum roll the most important change heeling force into forward force. The following measurements and sail trim tips are what we have found to be the fastest for setting up your new dieball sailing sails. International design and technical office sail trimming guide. Sep 01, 2005 you would think a book entitled sail trim might actually have more than a few pages on that topic. The clear laminate gives better visibility through the sail when looking for other boats. Thistle tuning guide dieball sailing 2009 our tuning guide is intended to make sailing your thistle as clear and straightforward as possible. Aug 31, 2012 havent seen the bethwaite book yet, but i think sail like a champion by dc gasp is one of the best books ever on how to race a sailboat. This is determined by the gap width between the head sail and the main sail. From the pages of sail magazine, comes the first new anthology in nearly 15 years on the popular subject of sail trim. Aug 24, 2007 the curlno curl on the outhaul for the full rig goes back to older sail, made from 3. Great news then on having simon offering a new, and now well proven, f18 sail set.
Instead, you get 20 pages on poorly simplified and misrepresented fluid dynamics granted, i was an aerospace engineer in college, 30 pages on different kinds of boats, 15 pages about a new automated sail trim on some crazy german boat, and 2 pages that with no real explanation dictate. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These are my top ten nonfiction inspirational books. Ease until the sail just begins to luff and trim just enough to stop luffing, or ease until the middle telltales flow straight aft. Expert sailors alter and experiment with their sails trim almost continuously. If the sail is not luffing, let it out until it luffs a bit, then pull it back in a little. Oct 15, 2004 gaff sail trim is an incredible gas as there are so many controls available and the size and location of the draft can be moved all over. This book bases its instructions on the expectation that you are using of a day sailor for racing.