Sail Trim

Point closer and sail harder! As your sailing is advancing, so should your attentions be turning towards the finer points of sail setting and handling in differing wind strengths and points of sail. From day one in this course, your focus is on sails. You’ll go from learning how to change the sails on the boat which is often not taught on modern yachts due to their inherent convenience in design, through to the fine handling of all the controls you know a little bit about from your RYA courses.

Halyard tensions, draft positions, lift and drag of the sails, kicker – outhaul – backstay – mainsheet traveller – jib sheet leads –all come under the spotlight in greater depth. What better way to learn about the controls than with advanced laminate cloth Tri-Radial main and headsail on Annecy?

Upgrade to the experience of Carbon sails on Firefly for the ultimate in sail trim and race sail selection and handling. The course will leave you in a strong position cruise faster, more efficiently and have a greater understanding of your sails. A big move forward towards regattas for those who are interested!

Sail Trim is available on both Annecy and Firefly with the option to upgrade to full Carbon race sails.