Books by Peter Schweer

A highly practical guide explaining what sail trim is all about, how toachieve it, and what its benefits are for owners and crews sailing alltypes of boat from dinghies to offshore cruisers in all wind conditionsand points of sail.

How to Trim Sails provides practical advice that will instruct both the beginner and experienced sailor. As fuel is to powerboats so sails are to dinghies - you won't get far without one. Knowing the effects for various controls on the shape and performance of the sails can make a huge difference, and Peter Schweer lends years of experience to the task. The rigs included are masthead, fractional with swept spreaders, fractional with runners and dinghy with swept spreaders.