The complete guide on how to trim sails and tune rigging for all conditions to make the boat sail faster and safer. A well-trimmed sailing boat is not only faster - it heels less, balances better and is more comfortable. Wear and load is reduced and expensive gear lasts longer. The risk of damage or rig failure is significantly lower when you know how to take care of your rig and sails. This book provides a clear understanding of the dynamics of rig and sail and how to get them working together in harmony with the elements. With hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations throughout, the text is concise and precise, divided into sections to make it easy to find exactly what you need. Research was carried out with professional riggers, sailmakers and international elite sailors as consultants, resulting in a book that should be part of every sailor's basic kit. This book appeals to every level of sailor - those with limited experience will find much to learn and the experienced sailor can develop competence and knowledge as the different aspects of trim are treated in depth. AUTHORS: Magne Klann (born 1970) has always had a passionate relationship with life at sea. Aside from childhood holidays sailing in the Norwegian and Swedish archipelago, he has been active in dinghy racing and worked as a sailmaker. Magne is a photographer and writer, educated in visual communication in England. Together with Oyvind Bordal, he has published several books on sailing in Scandinavia, all of them read widely in the sailing community. In Norway, Magne is also known as the man behind a series of guide books to Scandinavian waters. In this book, he has primarily produced pictures and illustrations. Oyvind Bordal (born 1967) has been sailing from childhood; dinghy racing, coaching, singlehanded / doublehanded racing and later cruising as a skipper on the open ocean, logging thousands of nautical miles including several Atlantic crossings. Oyvind has studied psychology and history in Oslo and Copenhagen and founded Blue Ocean Media in 2004. As a journalist / writer he has written stories for sailing magazines in many European countries, as well as a series of books on sailing with Magne Klann. In this book, he has primarily written and edited the text. 136 colour photos, 122 diagrams
Industry Reviews
"I have worked full time with rigging and sails since I was 18 years old. This book explains in depth how to deal with rigging and sails in the best possible way. Actually, the fundamentals for elite sailors and cruisers are not as different as one might think. With better knowledge, regatta sailors can achieve better results and cruisers can cruise more comfortably. This is a really interesting and rewarding read and will definitely help you to experience more magnificent hours, days and years at sea." Fredrik Loeoef (America's Cup sailor, Artemis Racing. London 2012 Olympic gold medallist - Star. Five times World Champion - Finn and Star). "A practical and passionate guide to choice, maintenance and management of rig and sails... the style is engaging and the explanations logical. It's well laid out and profusely illustrated. I therefore recommend this book." (Yachting Monthly, May 2018) "The book is packed with colour photographs and illustrations, making complicated theoretical and technical information much easier to understand... If you're looking to get more enjoyment out of sailing by upping your trim game, this is the book for you." (Lifeboat Magazine, Summer 2018) "Sets out to make complex things simple. In this it succeeds and at the same time provides something for every level of experience." (Little Ship Club, Summer 2018)
