Racing – A Beginner′s Guide 3e - Softcover

Caig, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470512628 ISBN 13: 9780470512623

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd., 2007

Synopsis

Step-by-step training for dinghy sailors who are ready to start racing This book assumes the reader can sail and now wants to race. It aims to take them through their first few seasons of racing, to the point where they can win a club race. This new edition is in full colour and includes a new detailed section on using the asymmetric spinnaker. Each chapter focuses on one key element of sailing: rules, the wind, tactics, spinnakers, etc. * Practical step-by-step guide to the key elements of racing * Fully illustrated with colour diagrams and photographs to show each step * Takes the skipper and crew through their first couple of season's racing * A digest of the key elements of racing: rules, tactics, speed etc. * Will help readers to win their first club race

About this title

From the Back Cover

Racing, A Beginner's Guide will give you a flying start to your competitive career.

Whatever class of boat you sail and whatever your experience, these principles will ensure you are at the front of the fleet and better prepared than the opposition. Preparation and racing are illustrated with stunning step-by-step colour photographs and popular pitfalls are highlighted.

Many people catch the bug after their first race, and it remains with them for the rest of their lives. Why is this? There are those who are naturally competitive and always want to test their skill against others. Some are less competitive but enjoy racing because it offers the best opportunity to get the best out of their boats. There is nothing like a few races to show you just how badly you are sailing!

You will probably be itching to enter a race before you have read to the end of this book so Racing helps you to get on the startline as quickly as possible. Starting with the basics of choosing which boat to race and where to race it, successful international sailors John Caig and Tim Davison introduce the rules of racing and share their expertise on rigging, tactics, training, strategy and tuning your boat. The book is aimed at helms and crew - their skills are complementary and a fast boat is one with a good team on board.

John Caig and Tim Davison have competed at World Championship level in Toppers, Lasers and Fireballs. Their years of experience will ensure a great start in competitive sailing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd.
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470512628
• ISBN 13: 9780470512623
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 112