Learn to Sail - Basic Sail Trim (including balanced sails)

In our Sailing Tutorial series, we are excited to bring you the basics of sail trim, which includes sail draft, sail twist, sailing with balanced sails, and understanding how our keel affects our sail trim. Also includes introduction to tell-tales and air flow on a regular cruising vessel.

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[nikolaucznaum]

Detail, detail, detail, just the job to absorb the complexity of sail balancing. The best tutorial I have seen so far. Please continue with more instructional videos, thanks!

[FatherTech]

This is probably the best instructional video for sail trim I have seen. The animations give so much clarity to go along with your explanations. I have no idea how much time it took you to create this, but my thanks to you for providing it. Liked and subscribed. Obviously, I would love a part 2!

[janeshull]

Yes, part 2 would be great. This video was logical and clear in words and illustrations.

[robertgreen]

Really informative and very clear and therefore easy to understand. Thank you

[zsolezk]

Love your videos. That ages old FAA explanation of "lift" with the low and high pressure... well... that has been abandoned a long while ago. It is all about the deflection of air mass on the leeward side by the airfoil having a counter reaction. Anyways... I love your vides. I am here for sailing stuff so please keep going.

[CannaJake]

These are amazing videos! I have been watching your videos for about a week now and just purchased my first sailboat last night! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! I don't know anyone who sails and your videos are going to be what helps me get on the water!

[andriandmit]

Absolutely love your tutorials. Thank you

[khaledShar]

great content . i have watched numbers of tutorials online . yours are simple and easy to understand .

[husseinhamze]

Great instructional video, please keep it coming

[kennethlowery]

Great animations and explanation. Please make a part 2. Thank you.

[seanodalaigh]

Always love these tutorials and videos... Clear and concise descriptions and visualisations.

[vladddtfan]

Very helpful and clear, great tutorial.

[TheLivingSea-com]

Thank you so much for always producing high quality videos that are concise and very well presented. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your very instructional videos. You are greatly appreciated.

[rosstodorovic]

This was excellent! Super helpful. Thank you.

[martin-kroll]

Your videos are super cool! They really help understand the different forces involved. It must’ve been a lot of work doing all the 3-D animation, but be sure it is appreciated around the world! Thank you very much!!!

[srqdxjf]

These videos are incredibly well put together. Please keep making them

[p.a.ch.]

Excellent video of teaching....
Pls produce another video part 2....

[yesyoga]

I am astonished at how eloquently you Detail pertinent information I have been trying to grasp from books and short tempered instructors. Thank you so much I was on the fence about the future…

[brycedoon]

Loved the animation! Way way better then a class room demonstration. Thank you for spending the time to create this. Never seen such a in depth but simple explanation!

[cmorgan]

Excellent excellent well done you took something that's complicated and simplified it