Sheet for Shape, Traveler for Trim

That hit me like a blinding flash of the obvious once he said it, and I realized there was a whole other dimension to sail trim that I did not know about. Back then, even as race crew, all I really knew for sure was to trim in or out using the mainsheet and to watch the telltales. Sheet for shape and traveler for trim was my introduction to the concept of twist as one the main elements of shape, and this became my new frontier.

Managing in Strong Winter Winds

This time of year, the strong winter winds can make for exhilarating sailing. Being strategic about where you choose to sail and knowing how to manage power in your sail plan will make it a safe, satisfying, and enjoyable challenge.