The complete guide on how to trim sails and tune rigging for all conditions, making the boat sail faster and safer. Thoroughly researched with riggers, sailmakers and elite sailors, this book should be part of every sailor's basic kit. With hundreds of colour photographs and illustrations throughout it is suitable for all levels of experience.

Introduction. Contents. Foreword. 1 Understanding The Rig. 2 Materials In The Rig. 3 Rigging And Basic Trim. 4 How Do The Sails Work? 5 The Sails: Materials And Construction. 6 Sail Handling. 7 Sail Trim. 8 Practical Sail Trim. 9 Tips And Tricks. Index.

"I have worked full time with rigging and sails since I was 18 years old. This book explains in depth how to deal with rigging and sails in the best possible way. Actually, the fundamentals for elite sailors and cruisers are not as different as one might think. With better knowledge, regatta sailors can achieve better results and cruisers can cruise more comfortably. This is a really interesting and rewarding read and will definitely help you to experience more magnificent hours, days and years at sea." Fredrik Loeoef (America's Cup sailor, Artemis Racing. London 2012 Olympic gold medallist - Star. Five times World Champion - Finn and Star). "A practical and passionate guide to choice, maintenance and management of rig and sails... the style is engaging and the explanations logical. It's well laid out and profusely illustrated. I therefore recommend this book." (Yachting Monthly, May 2018) “The book is packed with colour photographs and illustrations, making complicated theoretical and technical information much easier to understand… If you’re looking to get more enjoyment out of sailing by upping your trim game, this is the book for you.” (Lifeboat Magazine, Summer 2018) “Sets out to make complex things simple. In this it succeeds and at the same time provides something for every level of experience.” (Little Ship Club, Summer 2018)