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North Sails Fast Course

Mainsail Trim 

Contents:

» Introduction
» Set twist with mainsheet tension
» Set depth with mast bend and outhaul tension
» Set draft position with luff tension
» Adjust helm balance with traveller position
» Fine-tune the total power of the main with the above controls
» When your main gets old
» Recording optimal sail settings
» Mainsail - Genoa interaction


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