The Complete Book of Laser Sailing - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713657022 ISBN 13: 9780713657029

Synopsis

This book on laser sailing provides information on everything concerning setting up sail and sailing this single-handed dinghy with information on upwind and downwind techniques, the Laser Radial, Masters racing, sportmanship, equipment and rigging techniques, interviews with champion Laser racers, listings of major competition results since 1974, including the Olympics and Radial and Masters classes. There are also chapters for experienced sailors on racing techniques and advance techniques.

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Review

"This book will most certainly help make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion."

From the Back Cover

The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book ever published about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging single-handed racing boat. This completely revised and expanded edition of Laser Sailing for the 1990s tells you what you need to know about the boat itself and gives you the latest thinking on how to set it up and sail it. It includes
-Interviews with such champion Laser racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, and Danielle Myrdal
-Latest information on upwind and downwind techniques, the Laser Radial, Masters racing, equipment, and rigging techniques
-Listings of major competition results since 1990, including the Olympics, and Radial and Masters classes

"Tillman is a well-known Laser expert . . . and his book is a fine-tuned guide to everything anyone could ever need or want to know about the Laser. Whether you are looking to learn the basics . . . or to refine your techniques, here's the starting point." Sailing

"This book will most certainly help make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion." Soundings

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713657022
• ISBN 13: 9780713657029
• Binding: Paperback