A Manual of Sail Trim

Stuart H. Walker

ISBN 10: 0393032965 / ISBN 13: 9780393032963

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 1985

About this Item

Blue wraps with pale blue illustration and white lettering. Spine is straight, no crease. Binding is tight. Content is clean, no markings. Abundant illustrations. Corners of front corners are slightly bumped. Includes: Contents, Glossary, Charts. Name of previous owner at upper right corner of 1st free page. 251 p. 5.75 x 8 x 0.75 inches. 0.69 lb.

Seller Inventory # 041947

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Manual of Sail Trim
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393032965
• ISBN 13: 9780393032963
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued
• Weight: 0.69 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.

Illustrated throughout

About the Author

Stuart H. Walker is professor of pediatrics emeritus at the University of Maryland Medical School and an international dinghy champion. He was a member of the 1968 U.S. Olympic team and the 1979 U.S. Pan-American Team.