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Extensive discussion of how to tune and equip a Pearson Triton for better speed. Could apply to any cruising boat whose owner wants to race, or just increase boat speed.
[National Triton Association, USA]
Well-illustrated primer on how to adjust the halyard, sheet leads, backstay tension (to control headstay sag), and sheet tension for good sail shape in varying conditions.
[Quantum Sail Design Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, USA]
Succinct illustrated summaries of sailmaking methods, the particular sails, their trim and handling, and related topics. Chapter 4 covers mainsails, genoas and other jibs, normal, cruising, and asymmetrical spinnakers, spinnaker dousing sock, staysails, drifter, blast reacher, and storm sails. Chapter 5 covers genoa trim.
[UK Sailmakers, USA]
The basics: halyard tension, sheet lead position, and how to reef so as to lose the least power. Three pages with illustrations.
[Neil Pryde Sails International, Milford, CT, USA]
The Pardeys prepare their 29-foot cutter for rounding of Cape Horn. Storm sails, a way of setting non-roller sails from the bowsprit without going forward, a hatch dodger, companionway latch, and a half-cozen more ideas are presented. 6 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, September 2003]
Adding a pendant to raise the jib off the deck has several advantages. Diagram and text.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
Technical information on how to exactly define the size of a headsail.
[Jasper & Bailey Sailmakers, Newport, RI, USA]Note: Looking for sailmakers? Unless they have an unusual headsail product, all sailmakers are shown under the more general topic, Sail Construction
Their site contains some useful articles on sails and sail handling. The company brokers used sails as well as making new ones.
[Jasper & Bailey Sailmakers, Newport, RI, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Code Zero sails, easy enough for a cruiser to handle, are here to stay.
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