Just happened upon this video. Being relatively new to sailing beginning to get the hang of it all, I must say, I never have come across an instructor who so clearly and wonderfully demonstrated these basics in an easy to understand way. I wish I had watched these earlier on. THANKS SO MUCH! ❤
I’m an ex sailmaker and professional yacht racer. This introductory explanation on headsail trim is spot on. Highly recommended watching. Sails can be read like a book once you understand the language. It takes years to understand when and why to do things but these years can be short circuited with quality tuition.
We Dutch got some expressions that originate from sailing, but only some kind of sailors know. Katten (to cat, catting) is a way of reefing by hoisting just a tip of the mainsail. The front tip. It was done sailing a "flat bottom" ship downwind, as an emergency reefing. The Dutch impression is, are we gonna cat? That means, hey, watch your language!
Others have said it, but I’ll say it again. This is really one of the best explanations of sail trim I have ever seen. You have an amazing ability to clearly explain the nuances and connect with the listener. Thanks so much and please do more of these!
I'm actually sailing a Hobie cat 18 with jib sheet tracks and I could never figure out how to implement them. This video is like a bright bright ray of sunshine in the darkness!! Thank you so much for such a clear and concise explantion!!
And it all makes sense which is the best way of teaching. Great way of illustrating the principles and in such an easy way that I remember them. This summer was so fun as I got more speed and less healing out of the boat, to everyones joy. Thank You!
Absolutely amazing video! Thank you so much for the very detailed explanations, it’s not easy trying to google everything when you don’t know the proper terminology.
very good video. clear and correct information. So many other people are confused about sail trim . (Because there are a lot of people who do not fully understad trying to teach it..... )
I learned to trim my sails with my eyes closed and feeling thr wind and listening to my sails. I had an amazing teacher and reccommend learning this way. And you definitely need to KNOW all the parts of the sail. There is NO replaceme for being in the cockpit and on the water to learn sail trim.
Easily the best tutorial on head sail trim I have ever seen. Will be going through it again and taking notes that I can use the next time out. Thank you!
It’s a lot to remember, especially when you’re trying to learn this as a newbie out on the water. It takes a long time to put this into practice but she’s a knowledgeable lady and a good teacher. Thanks for the lesson!
I have been sailing and yacht racing since I was 10 years old so that is 51 years now and I just found why a genoa is a genoa and a jib is a jib. The size of the fore triangle. Brilliant. Richard McLaren, New Zealand.
too much too late .. i did my sailing 40 years ago both R/C yachts and mirror class dingy . your video is spot on and your knowledge is top drawer . keep up the good work . just cos you know it doesn't mean everyone will have a clue .jibing downwind i regularly demonstrated how to capsize a dingy . all good fun and kept the rescue crew on their toes . I was well versed on the theory BUT I never managed toget the hang of it .. Memories Enjoy .
Wow. Wow! I am so glad I stumbled across this video. I am new to sailing and have read several books on sailing as well as numerous videos but NONE have explained sail trim so well, so clearly and easy to understand. Excellent. My sincere thanks for sharing this!
So glad to hear that! You can check out the other parts of the series with Carol Hasse at the link in the description - they go over the mainsail and parts and points of sail.
I learned a great deal from this teacher as she fully understands and explains the why’s of the situation and how to make the positive changes in trimming your sails.
Thoroughly impressed by the professional skills and knowledge displayed and conveyed here. I will watch this multiple times and know it will help me understand more. Thank you 🙂
I watched this video about 2 years ago and found it fascinating. Now I have done lots more Sailing I can see how essential the lessons in this video are to good sail management. Surprisingly yacht Skippers don't seem to be much bothered with these refinements.
Anybody surprised?? She was a fantastic sailmaker (she retired 😢) so ofcourse she’s going to be a guru at sail shaping!! Wish I could go one day sailing with her just to watch how she shaped her pretty sails on her boat! 🙌🏻
Really well paced and presented. Thanks for sharing. Re the “lift” and tell tails. I have personally found it good to phrase it for myself, as “push” on the windward side and “suck” on the leeward side. Both being crucial to keeping the sail efficient. Thanks again. I learned something watching this which is always great. Edit. TH-cam brought me more material by you. I now understand a little more about why you are so so good at teaching this. You really really know and love your stuff. Thanks again.
This is brilliant, explained in a way that even a halfwit such as myself was able to grasp - I will apply all next time out on the water. Please can we have some more….. ? 😃
Agree with others - this was really well explained and has answered almost all the situations that left me scratching my head. Thank you for putting this together :)
Brilliant explanation Carol! Very clearly explained. Whether I fully understood it is my problem! I will watch it again to mop up the bits I need to get my ageing head around. Thanks! 👍
First time I've really been able to understand the proper use of my backstay adjustment! Thanks! I'm lucky to have Hasse sails on my IF in Alaska, They're a perfect fit.
Great video very impressed with your ability to teach and your talent to draw what you see. I am a slow learner at listening but usually very accurate at what I do once I learn it. I hope you had children the world needs them because the kids today have no sense.
Have to echo all of the comments. First rate instruction! I’ve been blindly experimenting with tweaks to my sail trim and now I have basic understanding of what I’ve been observing along with a battery of new things to try. Awesome!
This was wonderful... I just stumbled onto this after watching a similar discussion on a channel with a complete sail trim simulator that allowed nearly every input and gave various different boat views as the input variables were changed. It was great but I actually got more out of this awesome white board presentation. Thank you... Ciao’
Beautiful sailing yacht. I like it very much I was so many times in Port Townsend Greetings from the most beautiful island 🏝of Kauai on the planet. I m 30 years living in Kauai Island. I m from Estonia 🇪🇪Tallinn
Excellent teaching points. How the heck did I get anywhere while sailing my Catalina 30 ? I only knew the tell-tales should luff aft as I sailed, the more the better. I learned alot on this video. Thank you !
Thank you that was a really good lesson. I hoisted the sails on my boat and it moved forward...I thought I was sailing. After several I thought my boat was heavy and slow so I sold it. Now ( and before your video) I realize I did not know the dynamics of sailing. Next spring I plan to buy another sailboat, take some lessons and give it another go. thanks
Really well done! In fact, blown away Carol's technical expertise and ability to systematically break down the various components of trimming a sail and making it a logical process.
Lol just started to watch videos about learning to sail and never sailed before. Somehow I reached the end and was just like what the actual hell I have no idea what she was talking about but I kept watching lol
Just happened upon this video. Being relatively new to sailing beginning to get the hang of it all, I must say, I never have come across an instructor who so clearly and wonderfully demonstrated these basics in an easy to understand way. I wish I had watched these earlier on. THANKS SO MUCH! ❤
I’m an ex sailmaker and professional yacht racer. This introductory explanation on headsail trim is spot on. Highly recommended watching.
Sails can be read like a book once you understand the language. It takes years to understand when and why to do things but these years can be short circuited with quality tuition.
Hi don't ignore the j measurements
We Dutch got some expressions that originate from sailing, but only some kind of sailors know. Katten (to cat, catting) is a way of reefing by hoisting just a tip of the mainsail. The front tip. It was done sailing a "flat bottom" ship downwind, as an emergency reefing. The Dutch impression is, are we gonna cat? That means, hey, watch your language!
What a great teacher, easy to understand. I learnt more here than all the other videos combined. Thank you.
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I've attended many sailing courses, but never had this level of sail trim explanation. Just brilliant.
This lovely lady is a great teacher! Thank you
I'm a novice sailor and this video was EXACTLY what I need to start making my way from novice to competent. Thank you!
Others have said it, but I’ll say it again. This is really one of the best explanations of sail trim I have ever seen. You have an amazing ability to clearly explain the nuances and connect with the listener. Thanks so much and please do more of these!
Brian, there are more lessons with Hasse at Off Center Harbor, with some links in the description.
The best description of sail trim ever. Incredible clear teacher. Thank you!
Absolutely
I can't think of anyone more qualified to explain this. Seeing one of Carol's sails in action is a beautiful thing. Big fan.
I'm actually sailing a Hobie cat 18 with jib sheet tracks and I could never figure out how to implement them. This video is like a bright bright ray of sunshine in the darkness!! Thank you so much for such a clear and concise explantion!!
Heck yeah, have fun on the Hobie!
I am hearing all of these words for the very first time and I still feel like I could follow the logic. great presentation.
I am a sailor and pilot. Not gonna lie I was surprised by your flaps down comment and found it pretty accurate. Cheers
And it all makes sense which is the best way of teaching. Great way of illustrating the principles and in such an easy way that I remember them. This summer was so fun as I got more speed and less healing out of the boat, to everyones joy. Thank You!
The first time I’ve seen anyone address the leach line. Another useful tidbit. Thank you!
Thank you so much. Your explanation is by far the best I have come across with such clarity.
Finally someone makes a video that explains sail trim properly. Really excellent. Thank you Carol. J
Absolutely amazing video! Thank you so much for the very detailed explanations, it’s not easy trying to google everything when you don’t know the proper terminology.
Great explanation, the best I’ve ever seen on TH-cam or in sailing school for that matter. You have a gift for teaching, please keep it up. 👍
very good video. clear and correct information. So many other people are confused about sail trim . (Because there are a lot of people who do not fully understad trying to teach it..... )
I learned to trim my sails with my eyes closed and feeling thr wind and listening to my sails. I had an amazing teacher and reccommend learning this way. And you definitely need to KNOW all the parts of the sail. There is NO replaceme for being in the cockpit and on the water to learn sail trim.
Holy information Batman!this lady is bursting with knowledge. Thanks for making the video!
Carol clearly knows her subject well and how to explain what she means. Thank you.
One of the best videos on sail trim I've ever seen
Great information been sailing for 30 years plus , learnt more in ten minutes watching your video
Your Teaching style is fantastic!!!
Best description of sail shape i have ever heard
Easily the best tutorial on head sail trim I have ever seen. Will be going through it again and taking notes that I can use the next time out. Thank you!
I'm a landlubber and still found it comprehensible and enjoyable
It’s a lot to remember, especially when you’re trying to learn this as a newbie out on the water. It takes a long time to put this into practice but she’s a knowledgeable lady and a good teacher. Thanks for the lesson!
I have been sailing and yacht racing since I was 10 years old so that is 51 years now and I just found why a genoa is a genoa and a jib is a jib. The size of the fore triangle. Brilliant. Richard McLaren, New Zealand.
too much too late .. i did my sailing 40 years ago both R/C yachts and mirror class dingy . your video is spot on and your knowledge is top drawer . keep up the good work . just cos you know it doesn't mean everyone will have a clue .jibing downwind i regularly demonstrated how to capsize a dingy . all good fun and kept the rescue crew on their toes . I was well versed on the theory BUT I never managed toget the hang of it .. Memories Enjoy .
Excellent explanation! These 19 minutes finally made the penny drop for me. Thanks a lot
Must have been fun to sail a month with her. I just love when people actually know what they are talking about ☺️
Fair winds ,,,/),,,,
I used to be a main sail race trimmer. Its amazing what has been forgotten over time. This is so re_enlightening
Best explanation of most variables i have ever seen. Thank you
I literally learned more from this video than from the 2 day RYA start yachting course. Thankyou! Looking forward to more of your videos.
Wow. Yes. That much info could only be packed into a 20 minute talk by someone very knowledgeable and articulate. Thank you!
masterfully explained. I grasped more in this short 18 minutes whiteboard explainer than expected. great job!
Just found this tutorial.. Fantastic ! Thank you Carol you made everything clear in your teaching. Just got to put it into practice now.
Recent former college dinghy sailor here and I wish I had this my freshman year. Incredible stuff. Great presentation!
You are a natural gifted teacher. Now let´s go out sailing and get a feeling for the headsail-trim.
Wow. Wow! I am so glad I stumbled across this video. I am new to sailing and have read several books on sailing as well as numerous videos but NONE have explained sail trim so well, so clearly and easy to understand. Excellent. My sincere thanks for sharing this!
So glad to hear that! You can check out the other parts of the series with Carol Hasse at the link in the description - they go over the mainsail and parts and points of sail.
@@offcenterharbor thank. I joined your site and watched them. Great site with tons of resources and interesting reads.
Finally somebody who explains this to me in understandable language, thank you so much! Will apply it immediately.
Your an EXCELLENT teacher! Thank you for helping me understand what many many others couldn't. Thank you! ❤️
Wow, i'm stunned - such great explanation and drawing skills! Made me understand a lot of small mistakes i've made
Very good explanation. I wish I had seen it 40 years ago when I started sailing on my then old gaffrig cutter. Thank you Carol.
I learned a great deal from this teacher as she fully understands and explains the why’s of the situation and how to make the positive changes in trimming your sails.
Thoroughly impressed by the professional skills and knowledge displayed and conveyed here. I will watch this multiple times and know it will help me understand more. Thank you 🙂
Ms. Hasse you do a wonderful job explaining how sails work.
I watched this video about 2 years ago and found it fascinating. Now I have done lots more Sailing I can see how essential the lessons in this video are to good sail management.
Surprisingly yacht Skippers don't seem to be much bothered with these refinements.
Wow! Thank you so much for taking to create this video.
EXCELLENT TUITION, YOU HAVE A WAY OF SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN SUCH AN EASY WAY TO UNDERSTAND AND REMEMBER
Great instructor. This is another reason why I love sailing. It’s an applied art
Fabulous tutorial. I have sailed for 45 years and picked up some good tips here. This video is a great resource for all skill levels.
Where is part 1?
Check out the link in the description to see more!
Execellent explanation. She knows what she’s talking about and can teach the subject well.
Thanks to Carol. Ditto last comment. Excellent teacher and illustrations. Now I know how the nuisances to adjust jib leads. 😃🙏🙏🙏
The best explanation I ever hear. 👍👍👍
Best explanation I have ever seen ! So understandable.
Agree with so many others...what a terrific teacher. Clear, concise and so well organized! Thank you
Very knowledgeable woman on sail trim.
Excellent explanation of sail shape nuances that comes alive with her skilled drawings and descriptions.
Not a master sailor and not a beginner either. Nobody has ever told me to move the car on the track. Except to grease it (maintenance). Great lesson.
Best video for trimming sails ever
Most excellent video Carol. Knowledge beyond your years.
al last. I do now understand the art of trimming. Excellent work young lady. Excellent work.
Excellent lesson! Easy to understand and very logical. Makes sense to me. Thank you!
Thank you. Great tutorial. I've never played with jib halyard tension much. Brilliant
I learned more from this video than anything else I've done on a boat or in a classroom. Thank you!
Anybody surprised?? She was a fantastic sailmaker (she retired 😢) so ofcourse she’s going to be a guru at sail shaping!!
Wish I could go one day sailing with her just to watch how she shaped her pretty sails on her boat! 🙌🏻
Really well paced and presented. Thanks for sharing.
Re the “lift” and tell tails. I have personally found it good to phrase it for myself, as “push” on the windward side and “suck” on the leeward side. Both being crucial to keeping the sail efficient.
Thanks again. I learned something watching this which is always great.
Edit. TH-cam brought me more material by you. I now understand a little more about why you are so so good at teaching this. You really really know and love your stuff.
Thanks again.
This is brilliant, explained in a way that even a halfwit such as myself was able to grasp - I will apply all next time out on the water.
Please can we have some more….. ? 😃
Hi Rich - Carol's amazing. Glad you liked it!
If you want to dive deeper, you can get part 1 at the link in the description.
Outstanding. Thank you so much for video. Now I understand how to trim sail. Thank you so much .
Agree with others - this was really well explained and has answered almost all the situations that left me scratching my head. Thank you for putting this together :)
Brilliant explanation Carol! Very clearly explained. Whether I fully understood it is my problem! I will watch it again to mop up the bits I need to get my ageing head around. Thanks! 👍
First time I've really been able to understand the proper use of my backstay adjustment! Thanks! I'm lucky to have Hasse sails on my IF in Alaska, They're a perfect fit.
Pretty amazing clarity in your teaching
I've never heard it put so well! Easier to understand! Thank you!
Great video very impressed with your ability to teach and your talent to draw what you see. I am a slow learner at listening but usually very accurate at what I do once I learn it. I hope you had children the world needs them because the kids today have no sense.
Your teaching skills are the best I have ever experienced. Been sailing 40 yrs
... best explanation i've had of foresail trimming, thank you :)
Wow. What a wealth of knowledge and well presented
Brilliantly logical and concise
explainations are so articulate and succint, and good diagrams, you are an excellent teacher
Have to echo all of the comments. First rate instruction! I’ve been blindly experimenting with tweaks to my sail trim and now I have basic understanding of what I’ve been observing along with a battery of new things to try. Awesome!
This was wonderful...
I just stumbled onto this after watching a similar discussion on a channel
with a complete sail trim simulator that allowed nearly every input and gave
various different boat views as the input variables were changed.
It was great but I actually got more out of this awesome white board presentation.
Thank you... Ciao’
Your precision of language is very welcome. You seem to be the most expert teacher I’ve come across. Thank you.
Beautiful sailing yacht. I like it very much
I was so many times in Port Townsend
Greetings from the most beautiful island 🏝of Kauai on the planet. I m 30 years living in Kauai Island. I m from Estonia 🇪🇪Tallinn
This is how to explain things !!! Well done
Simple, yet efficient. Great video
So well illustrated and explained. Thank you very much.
Excellent teaching points. How the heck did I get anywhere while sailing my Catalina 30 ? I only knew the tell-tales should luff aft as I sailed, the more the better. I learned alot on this video. Thank you !
Thank you that was a really good lesson. I hoisted the sails on my boat and it moved forward...I thought I was sailing. After several I thought my boat was heavy and slow so I sold it. Now ( and before your video) I realize I did not know the dynamics of sailing. Next spring I plan to buy another sailboat, take some lessons and give it another go. thanks
Thank you Carol for a great video. Very informative! Can't wait for spring to try it out.
Great to see & listen to you.
so much great information in such a short video
Really well done! In fact, blown away Carol's technical expertise and ability to systematically break down the various components of trimming a sail and making it a logical process.
Really excellent explanation of head sail adjustment -- thank you!
Lol just started to watch videos about learning to sail and never sailed before. Somehow I reached the end and was just like what the actual hell I have no idea what she was talking about but I kept watching lol
Love this lady!!!
Best explanation I’ve ever had. Really nice, easily listening style.