Sail Trim Articles

A rumor is going around the American Sailing offices that trimming your sails makes for more efficient sailing. That rumor is directed at my sailing technique. First, let me explain why I sail. On any given day, I can sail with no destination in mind. I have nowhere to go and nowhere to be. So, I raise the main and

Sail trim is a big part of a sailor’s knowledge base. Here’s a little quiz to see if you know what you’re doing when you’re out sailing!