Christmas present

[ifmdalvey]

Hello folks
I need help finding the best book that covers sail handling and trim.
I realise that i may have to buy a boat handling book but as long as it has comprehensive coverage of sails that would be fine. It needs to relate to cruising boats rather than dinghies.
Thanks

 

[Joel]

Hi Ian,

Look under the featured contributors on this site for Don Guillette. I bought his books a few years ago and find them great. He also will answer any specific questions you might have.

Good luck

Joel
Song of Texas

 

[sailingseadragon]

Ian,

I second the Don Guillette recommendation.......

Garner

 

[RichH]

Ditto on Don's Sail Trim User's Guides, etc. are probably the best 'for starters'.

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?51999/Sail Trim Chart and Sail Trim Guide

 

[Nodak7]

Ditto on Don's book but he needs to get a more current picture on the cover.....LOL

 

[Bob S]

One of my best purchases. Thanks Don!

 

[Stu Jackson]

It's Unanimous...

 

[ifmdalvey]

Thanks for the suggestion, is this the only good option or is everything else fairly poor.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Ian, there have been a gazillion books written on sail trim, try a Google search... Really.

Just turns out that Don's is among the best.