How Jib Lead Position Changes Twist & Heel (Headsail Trim)

Want to learn sail trim the simple, visual way? Get NauticEd’s FREE Sail Trim Course at: https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/basic-sail-trim?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=KMO5rLHTFG8 In this animation we look at how the wind direction changes at the top of the sail when we start moving the fairlead forward. First, you’ll see the wind at the top of the sail going up and spilling out, and from the back of the boat you can see the wind direction at the top is different from the bottom because the sail is tighter at the bottom. Then we move the fairlead forward, which pulls down on the leech and closes off the gap. Watch the wind direction change at the top as the leech tightens—and notice the boat heels over a bit because there’s more force on the top of the sail. This is how you change the shape of the headsail, control the power in the headsail, and control the heeling of the boat. 00:00 - Fairlead Aft 00:31 - Move the fairlead forward (what it changes) 01:13 - What this controls: headsail shape, power, heel #sailing #sailingschool #sailboat #sailor #sailinglife