In this tip, Capt. Jack demonstrates how to trim sails by maintaining a perfect pocket between the jib and the mainsail.

This is one of 30 tips included in the 65-minute how-to video: Cruising Tips with Capt. Other topics include, sail trim, docking, and anchoring. Jack combines innovative classroom models with real world situations to show how things work so anyone can understand.

A must watch for those who want to learn sailing basics and refresh their sailing skills. We suggest you watch the full show through, then access the individual clips as you need to.

We suggest you watch the full show, then access the individual tips as you need to.

ABOUT CAPT. JACK
Captain Jack holds a 50 ton USCG Master license, power and sail. He has a way of showing how things work so anyone can understand. Capt. Jack was a long-time consultant for Quantum Sails.

ABOUT THE BOAT
Hells Bells is Capt. Jack's 1966 Sparkman & Stephens designed 30 ft Chris Craft sloop, Homeport: Suttons Bay, MI.

Also see Singlehanded Docking & Sail Trim with Capt. Jack Klang.

Both Cruising Tips and Singlehanded Docking & Sail Trim are also available on DVD. Members get 20% off the 2 DVD set. See the Forum to get the discount code then go to...
https://www.thesailingchannel.tv/product/sailing-instruction-capt-jack-klang-dvd/