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by Bill Gladstone Every recreational sailor has a few holes in his understanding of sail trim and maximizing boat speed. This is the book to fill the holes, even if you never get near a starting line. Performance Trim gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling. Topics include helming, mainsail and genoa trim, and the trim and handling of both conventional and asymmetric spinnakers. Learn how angle of attack, depth and twist affect performance. See how changes in pole position change spinnaker shape. Special sections on Trim Solutions solve the most baffling performance problems, while the boat handling skills and drills show you how to turn your crew into a team. Packed with illustrations and written to be read, this book will make you, better sailor. Paperbound, 11", 81⁄2", 210 pgs.