Cruising Tip: Trimming the Mainsail - Underway
Cruising Tips with Capt. Jack Klang • 3m 19s
Capt. Jack explains several methods to trim the mainsail for best performance at your angle of sail. The ones he demonstrates include adjusting the mainsheet, topping lift, and the headsail to prevent blanketing of the main,
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