Sailpower

This special weekend course concentrates on rig tune and sail trim for the cruising yachtsman. Under the expert guidance of our very experienced instructors you will look at the differences between masthead and fractional rigs, discover how to set up and tune a rig and learn what factors are likely to lead to rigging failure.

Examine the intricacies of

 • Use of tell-tails
 • Positioning the Genoa Cars
 • Causes of Weather helm
 • Adjusting Draft
 • Camber
 • Use of Traveller
 • Twist 
 • Use of Spinnakers
 

If you want to learn more about the power of sails with lots of practice looking at the finer points of sail trim - this is the weekend for you.

Teaching ratio on board 5:1

WE WOULD RECOMMEND CALLING US ON 02380 457733 to CHECK AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO BOOKING ONLINE. THANK YOU

ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS COURSE

  • Sailing under spinnaker
  • Learn sail trim on a BOSS Sailpower course
  • Spinnaker work
  • Sail Handling
  • Hoisting the spinnaker
  • Heavy weather sailing
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