Module 3 Controlling the Set of the Sail

On the headsail there are usually three ways to control how the sail flies with the wind.

• The headsail sheets
• The fairlead
• The halyard

On the mainsail there are usually four ways to control how the sail flies with the wind.

• The mainsail sheet
• The traveler
• The halyard
• The outhaul

In this NauticEd Sailing School Basic Sail Trim Sailing Course we'll deal with only the headsail and the fairlead and sheet controls. If you'd like more details on the other controls and the mainsail - please register for our full Sail Trim Course which counts towards your NauticEd sailing certification.