Behind the lines
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Sail trimmers are the members of a sailboat racing team that maneuver the sails to help steer the boat and optimize speed. A good sail trimmer can anticipate the captain's moves in any given tactical situation. A behind-the-scenes look at the sail trimmers of the AmericaOne team is presented.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
California, Cover Story, Practice, 2000 AD, America's Cup races, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Sailors
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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Sailing downwind
Article Abstract:
Tips on how to sail downwind using a keel boat are presented. Sailors should consider various factors such as driving force, hydrodynamic drag, rolling and yawning.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Sailboats, Sailing, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Hydrodynamics
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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