Hi gang Just finished reading Dennis Conner's book, "Sailing Like a Champion". ISBN 0-312-07078-0 Let me recommend it to you. He does an excellent job of explaining all the bits and pieces: hull hydrodynamics; sail aerodynamics; and best of all for the experienced sailor - the why's and how's of controlling sail shape: cunninghams, barber haulers, leech tension, luff tension, etc. I wish I had seen that 40 years ago. I had to learn it all the hard way - bit by bit. Here in once concise volume Conner tells you all you need to know to become a more proficient sailor, even if you are not interested in racing and racing strategy and tactics. At least page through it at your library and see what holes in your knowledge he can fill. Connie