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How to Trim Your Sails for Maximum Efficiency · DIYdact

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How to Trim Your Sails for Maximum Efficiency

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How to Sail Downwind, Trim Techniques | Inspire and Learn

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How to Sail Downwind, Trim Techniques | Inspire and Learn

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Difficulty: intermediate
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Risk level: low
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