Votre voilier n’est pas poussé par le vent… il est aspiré

👉 5 sail trims for effortless upwind sailing: https://www.les-tutos-de-la-croisiere... Your sailboat is almost never pushed by the wind: upwind, it's pulled along. In this video, I show you what's really happening in your sails, how lift and apparent wind allow you to make headway against the wind, and why too much sail transforms a smooth upwind sail into a struggle: increased heel, heavy helm, leeway, and a tense crew. You'll also see how to get your boat back to a balanced, responsive position and sail cleanly upwind. 00:00 A somewhat simplistic idea 01:30 Latin sails 02:30 Like an airplane wing 04:09 Fighting leeway 06:27 The forbidden zone 07:09 Apparent wind 08:03 Tacking efficiently 09:04 Sailing overpowered 10:38 When should you reef? 12:14 5 adjustments for sailing upwind without straining