Jib Sail Trim

  • Close hauled: Sails in Tight
  • Close REach: 1-2 feet outside lifelines
  • Beam Reach: 3-4 feet outside lifelines
  • Broad Reach & Run: Sail comes off furling at 90 degree angle

Use telltales to fine tune sail trim. Moving that jib sheet inch to get that perfect sail trim

Trimming the headsail

There are telltales inside the headsail and on outside the headsail. The rule of the thumb is if your inside telltales are fluttering, then trim the headsail (bring it in). If the outside telltales are fluttering, then ease out (Let is out)

Jib telltales

Note:

  • jib=headsail
  • fluttering = luffing
  • ease = let out
  • trim= bring it in
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