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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2013, 21:58
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Posted By SkiprJohn
Re: Sail Trim jargon - opening and closing

Thank you Barnakiel. That's what I call adjusting for draft. Like was said many sailors have different ways of explaining things. Guess I've learned a new one.
kind regards,
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2013, 14:25
Replies: 14
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Posted By SkiprJohn
Re: Sail Trim jargon - opening and closing

Is that the adjustment you make with a leech line?
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2013, 11:37
Replies: 14
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Posted By SkiprJohn
Re: Sail Trim jargon - opening and closing

Sail Power by Wallace Ross really is a big thick book but it covers in a chapter or two more than whatever you need to know. You might find it in your public library. It's good reading for the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-05-2013, 16:20
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Posted By SkiprJohn
Re: Sail Trim jargon - opening and closing

Thanks for that. Just never run across it other than opening and closing the slot between jib and main.

kind regards,
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-05-2013, 15:12
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Posted By SkiprJohn
Re: Sail Trim jargon - opening and closing

I don't know what you're reading so can't really comment. I've been sailing many years and teaching sailing a lot of those years. I've not used the term opening and closing and haven't met other...
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