How to Sail Downwind

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Tip 1 - How to Trim Sails Downwind

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How to Trim Sails Downwind : Kevin Wensley, Director of Operations of the Offshore Sailing School, demonstrates how to sail trim downwind.
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Tip 2 - You Don't Need Instruments to Find the Best Angle Downwind

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You Don't Need Instruments to Find the Best Angle Downwind

John Alofsin explains how to sail by feel on the runs. "Boatspeed" from our February 1999 issue.

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