Optimizing Genoa Sail Trim and Car Position

In this video we show how to trim a Genoa and set the car lead position.

Genoa trim is particularly important on Genoa-driven masthead boats, but the same principles also apply to trimming jib sails on fractional mainsail-driven boats.  

The cars shown in this video are from Garhauer Marine (www.garhauermarine.com) but similar models are also available from other manufacturers including but not limited to Barton (www.bartonmarine.com), Harken (www.harken.com), Lewmar (www.lewmar.com), Ronstan (www.ronstan.com). and Selden (www.seldenmast.com).  

Sailing photos courtesy of Andrew Madding.

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