{"product_id":"9781580805094","title":"Plain Sailing: The Sail-Trim Manual for New Sailors","description":"\u003cp\u003eWiththis new, fresh, and highly readable introduction to sail trim, Dallas Murphy'sPLAIN SAILING goes far to demystify the often intimidating aspects of sailing that confrontthe unseasoned sailor.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on “wind awareness,” \u003cem\u003ePlain Sailing\u003c\/em\u003e will help all sailorsbetter understand the principles and practice of sail trim—how to adjust sailsso they interact most efficiently with the wind.  There is a direct relationship betweensailing efficiency and sailing fun. Knowing when, how, and why to trim your sails is the essence of sailing.  If you understand trim, you understandsailing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e          \u003cem\u003ePlainSailing\u003c\/em\u003e also covers how to look at sails, how to distinguish good trim frombad, how to diagnose a blown-out sail, and much more.  This book is essential reading for allbeginning sailors, as well as for more experienced cruising sailors who want toget the most out of their boats.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burford Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180063473904,"sku":"9781580805094","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580805094_p0.jpg?v=1769900817","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580805094","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}