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Replay Now Available: Mainsail Trim with Port Townsend Sails
If you missed it live, the recording of “Mainsail Trim and Material Selection for Bluewater Cruising” is now available!
In this session, Erica Georgaklis, manager of Port Townsend Sails, shared expert guidance on choosing the right materials, understanding sail construction, and trimming your mainsail for offshore performance. The course is packed with real-world advice, drawing from the legacy and hands-on knowledge behind one of the most respected cruising sail lofts in North America.
🎥 Watch the replay here: Mainsail Trim and Selection
Topics covered include:
✔️ Working with your sailmaker
✔️ Trim tools & techniques for changing conditions
✔️ Reefing systems and storm trysails
✔️ Material and design choices for offshore longevity
✔️ How to maintain balance and shape offshoreHave a question about your mainsail setup or sail inventory? Want to share your biggest trim “aha” moment? Drop your questions and insights in the thread below — let’s keep the conversation going.
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