Win a Sail Trim Training Day with the RYA's all new Sail Trim Handbook 

To celebrate the launch of the all new RYA Sail Trim Handbook – for Cruisers, the book’s author and expert in the art of sail trimming, Rob Gibson, will provide one lucky reader and guest with a one-day training course courtesy of Poole Sailing Ltd.

The special one off training session will go hand in hand with all the advice and techniques Rob outlines in his new book which is designed specifically with the cruising yachtsman in mind.   

An excellent choice for any novice sail trimmer with it’s easy to follow illustrations and entertaining manner, it’s crammed full of useful tips and pointers on this fundamental element of good seamanship, enabling better balance, easier handling and a more comfortable sail.  

 

RYA Publications Manager Steen Ingerslev commented: “We are enhancing our Sail Cruising Handbook series with this title which makes sail trimming more accessible and understandable through Rob’s expert explanations and a raft of colourful illustrations.  

“There is a wealth of knowledge in Rob’s ‘Top Tips’ alone, which are found all the way through the book. It will help give those cruising sailors who are looking for the knowledge and confidence to sit there and start tweaking the sails to see how much of a difference it can make.  

“And if you enjoy the Sail Trim Handbook, watch out for RYA Yacht Techniques and other exciting titles coming in the spring.”

The RYA Sail Trim Handbook – for Cruisers will be officially launched at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show on Sunday 12 September at 12pm on the RYA stand (EO37).  Author Rob Gibson will give visitors an overview of what they can expect from the book and will be available to answer any of your questions and to sign your copies of the book.  

How to enter

To be in with a chance of winning the sail trim training day with Rob all you need to do is purchase a copy of the new book and you’ll automatically be entered into the free prize draw.   

RYA Sail Trim Handbook – for Cruisers is available through the RYA shop or pick up a copy at the PSP Southampton Boat Show for just £12.99.  

Competition ends 31 October 2010.