Sail Trim and Balance Documents

April 23, 2009

Here are some documents that I like to use whenever I am discussing the topic of sail trim and balance as I did on Tuesday, April 21st with the Balitmore Downtown Sailing Center.

How Sails Really Work by Arvel Gentry

The Aerodynamics of Sails by Arvel Gentry

Sail Trim and Balance Slide Show (regularly updated – email for the most recent!)

Steering with balance by Frank Bethwaite

I am constantly writing new presenations and blog posts about all sorts of topics, so if there are questions that you have please send them along.  I will use them as the foundation for a post or presentation and do my best to answer any questions you might have.

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