Use these rules of thumb for genoa trim as a starting point, then experiment with small changes to see what works best for your boat. WIND RANGES It is important to always follow the recommended wind range for your genoa.  Using the sail in too much wind will not only slow your boatspeed, but also can damage or stretch the sail.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=69&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=69&y=2008&c=5Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Many sailing articles have been written describing how to perform the perfect jibe or spinnaker set, but rarely do you read exactly what the specific tasks of each crewmember are for those maneuvers.  The details of each job may sound a bit basic, but this kind of organization is the key to performing your maneuvers well.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=70&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=70&y=2008&c=5Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Speed testing is the quickest way to improve your boat speed and your straight-line sailing technique.  The same principles apply to all types of boat and all levels of sailing ability.  If you follow the rules and guidelines below and are focused on learning and improving, you will see a rapid increase in your boat sped.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=68&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=68&y=2008&c=5Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Use these rules of thumb for mainsail trim as a starting point, then experiment with small changes to see what works best for your boat.   MAINSHEET & TRAVELER The mainsheet and traveler are the two main controls that help you trim the mainsail upwind to maximum efficiency.  It is very important to keep the boom on the centerline of the boat and to keep the top batten parallel to the boom.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=66&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=66&y=2008&c=5Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Proper sail care and maintenance can increase the life of your new Ullman sails. Whether you race or cruise, proper storage and cleaning affect your speed and sail longevity. Over the last few years, sailcloth has become increasingly stiff.  As a result, the resin finish on your sail is subject to faster breakdown.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=67&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=67&y=2008&c=5Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTBattens have a significant impact on your mainsail's shape and your boat speed. Here is how to select, install and adjust your mainsail's battens to gain a speed edge. On a mainsail, battens are used to support the roach of the sail – the sail area that extends beyond a straight line from the head to the clew of a mainsail.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=65&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=65&y=2008&c=5Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The modern sportboat is light, fast and exciting to sail.  The term ‘sportboat’ is usually reserved for boats with bowsprits and asymmetrical spinnakers.  The boat has added a new spark to the sport of sailing.  Dinghy sailors now have bigger boats to play with, while keelboat sailors have the new challenge of negotiating the racecourse in a fast, lightweight boat.http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=10&y=2008&c=5http://www.ullmansails.com//technique.aspx?q=10&y=2008&c=5Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT