"Sail Trimming" is an instructional program which is aimed at helping yachtsmen trim sails more effectively on order to make their boats go faster. The film is presented by Peter Bateman, an expert yachtsman and world champion.
Visually the film is very effective using a combination of graphics and filming onboard a Beneteau 38s5 and in a sail makers loft. Shots from onboard and from a launch give a perfect perspective for understanding sail shapes and trim. The main part of the film is divided into three sections:
Genoas: Where best to check the shape; which shapes to have for which conditions; how to adjust and trim to get the desired shape.
Main Sails: How to set-up the main for fine tuning; trimming to balance the helm; how to make the boat accelerate; and working with the helmsman to get the best boat speed and highest pointing to windward; how to tune both main sail and genoa to set as one unit and how to prepare your tuning for a race.
Spinnakers: How to adjust the rig for downwind sailing; the correct way to set spinnaker pole height and angle for maximum speed; how to identify the wrong shape and correct it; tips on how to control a chute in heavy weather.
In addition to the aspiring racer this program will also appeal to skippers who want to train their crews and Yacht Clubs and schools who want to encourage better sailing.
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