Plain Sailing: The Sail-Trim Manual for New Sailors

by Dallas Murphy

Withthis new, fresh, and highly readable introduction to sail trim, Dallas Murphy sPLAIN SAILING goes far to demystify the often intimidating aspects of sailing that confrontthe unseasoned sailor.By focusing on wind awareness, Plain Sailing will help all sailorsbetter understand the principles and practice of sail trim how to adjust sailsso they interact most efficiently with the wind.There is a direct relationship betweensailing efficiency and sailing fun.Knowing when, how, and why to trim your sails is the essence of sailing.If you understand trim, you understandsailing.PlainSailing also covers how to look at sails, how to distinguish good trim frombad, how to diagnose a blown-out sail, and much more.This book is essential reading for allbeginning sailors, as well as for more experienced cruising sailors who want toget the most out of their boats.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nautical

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 16, 2010

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are any number of books about sailing - but none so delightfully clear and well-written as this one. Even as a life-long sailor the simple and elegantly information in this book serves as a great refresher on the basic elements of sails and sailing. I would also highly recommend "Plain Sailing" for any new sailor who is looking to demystify the basics of sailing.

[Paul Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

A long time sailor I still learned a lot and will reread it often. Highly recommend it. Sails are the sailor’s engine, learn to use them efficiently.