Are you a beginner sailor wanting to trim your sails like a pro? ⛵ In this quick sailing tip, we break down what sail draft is, how to adjust sail fullness using the outhaul on your mainsail and sheet tension on your genoa, and when to go for a full vs. flat sail shape depending on your sailing goals. ✅ Learn: What sail draft means and how it affects your boat's performance How to use the outhaul to control mainsail draft How to use genoa sheet tension to adjust sail shape When to choose a fuller sail for comfort or a flatter sail for upwind speed 🎯 Perfect for beginner sailors learning how to optimize sail trim for performance and comfort. 🧭 Subscribe for more beginner sailing tutorials and tips 👉https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQOqsyzQgrHPTNxLsHmvyKZl4iNs7mYwZ

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Skipper Jean-Pierre DICK

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At the start of the 2025 Lightship race, Hana Ho, a Santa Cruz 50, came down and just barely fit between our bow and the stern of the boat in front of them. If we had come down with them and sped up, we'd have closed the gap and put them in an unenviable spot. With 4 minutes left to the gun, it wasn't worth collecting the foul, but boy, this is right on the line between skill and just a dumb move, especially in PHRF where the boats accelerate and decelerate differently.

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