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    North Sails Fast Course

    Mainsail Trim 

    Contents:

    » Introduction
    » Set twist with mainsheet tension
    » Set depth with mast bend and outhaul tension
    » Set draft position with luff tension
    » Adjust helm balance with traveller position
    » Fine-tune the total power of the main with the above controls
    » When your main gets old
    » Battens
    » Recording optimal sail settings
    » Mainsail - Genoa interaction


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