Sail design and sail technology are developing rapidly. Stronger and more stable materials and the increased use of computer-assisted design have benefited both the racing and cruising yachtsman. In this book, the author examines sails, from the basic principles of aerodynamics to the finer points of sail trim. Sailcloth construction, the design and use of headsails, mainsails and spinnakers are explained and illustrated. The author is a racing yachtsman, writer and journalist.
- ISBN10 0713658002
- ISBN13 9780713658002
- Publish Date 26 May 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 September 1998
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English