Books in the Sailmate series

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.

Most boatowners will find themselves with paintbrush in hand at least once during a season but with the vast range of products now available, how do you know which to select for the job? This book answers the DIY boatowner's questions, and provides practical advice on painting several types of material.

A guide that is designed to take the novice step-by-step through thestages of designing both power and sailing boats, explaining thereasons behind the procedures and using typical lines plans and workingdrawings to help understanding.