Want to learn how your sail trim affects the way your boat steers? In this quick tutorial for beginners, we break down helm balance—including the difference between weather helm and lee helm, and how sail trim and heel impact your boat's steering. Learn why your boat pulls into the wind or away from it, how water flow below the hull influences performance, and the quickest way to restore balance using your mainsail. Whether you're learning to sail or improving your skippering skills, this short video will help you feel more confident and in control at the helm. For the full tutorial on Basic Sail Trim click here - https://youtu.be/FteHvGKfFTo 🧭 Subscribe for more beginner sailing tutorials and tips 👉https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQOqsyzQgrHPTNxLsHmvyKZl4iNs7mYwZ 🔔 Subscribe for more simple sailing tutorials from Searching for Coconuts! #SailingTips #BeginnerSailing #WeatherHelm #LeeHelm #SailingTutorial #SailTrim #HelmBalance #SailingForBeginners #SailboatHandling #SailingEducation

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Welcome to Naval Gazing at Camp David Shorts. I'm your host, Johnathan. In this illuminating YouTube Shorts video, we'll unravel the complexities of mastering the mainsail, focusing on mainsail shape and cut. The mainsail is a critical component of your catamaran's rigging, and understanding its shape and cut is essential for optimal sailing performance. For those seeking to deepen their knowledge, we recommend consulting the following reputable sources: Title: "The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing" Author: David Seidman Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Year: 2011 Title: "Sail and Rig Tuning" Author: Ivar Dedekam Publisher: Fernhurst Books Year: 2000 Title: "Sail Trim: Theory and Practice" Author: Peter Hahne Publisher: Sheridan House Year: 2011 These resources offer extensive insights into sail shape and cut, providing you with a strong foundation for mastering your mainsail. If you found this video informative, be sure to like and subscribe to "Naval Gazing at Camp David" for more educational and engaging content on catamaran sailing and maritime topics. Join our community and set sail on your journey to mastery! ⛵📘🌅 #MainsailShape #SailCut #NavalGazingAtCampDavid #Circumnavigation #CatamaranReviews

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First yellowtail is always special… and this one happened at the Coronados. A memory for life! 🐟🙌 #yellowtail #fishinglife #firstcatch

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