Ian Pinnell Tuning to Win – Sailboat Rig Tuning & Performance Setup Guide Paperback Book
Comprehensive sailing guide focused on rig tuning, boat setup, and performance optimisation for dinghy racers and competitive sailors.
- Author: Ian Pinnell
- Publisher: Fernhurst Books
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781909911482
- Number of Pages: 96
- Dimensions: 240 x 170 mm
- Language: English
- Explains how to optimise mast, rig, sail, and control settings for maximum performance
- Covers pre-race boat preparation and tuning procedures
- Provides guidance on adjusting rig tension for different wind strengths
- Details the relationship between rig setup, sail shape, and boat speed
- Includes practical tuning techniques used by championship-winning sailors
- Suitable for a wide range of racing dinghies and small sailboats
- Features clear diagrams and easy-to-follow performance advice
- Part of the Sail to Win sailing performance series
- Written by world-class sailor and coach Ian Pinnell
Tuning to Win is a practical sailing performance guide that helps racers unlock greater speed and consistency through effective rig tuning and boat setup. Written by renowned sailor and coach Ian Pinnell, the book explains how adjustments to mast rake, rig tension, sail controls, and overall setup can significantly influence performance on the water. The straightforward advice is suitable for both club racers and experienced competitors looking to gain a competitive advantage. Ideal for sailing in Ireland’s varied coastal and inland conditions, this book provides proven techniques for achieving a faster, better-balanced, and more responsive racing boat.
