This book takes a complete beginner up to Club Champion standard. It teaches everything from the essentials of sailing theory and rigging, through faster upwind and downwind sailing, to racing tactics and how to outsmart the opposition.The essential skills that are covered in this book will also useful to radio controlled Laser sailors who will find that many of the areas of covered also apply to the RC Lasers, in particular faster sailing and racing tactics.
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The Laser Book tells you everything you always wanted to know about Laser sailing....but were too busy righting the boat to ask!
Packed with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is THE manual for all Laser sailors. With its help a complete beginner can become a competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat, and go on to become a winner. More experienced sailors will find the go–fast tips from champion racers invaluable.
This fourth edition contain brand new sections on the Radial and 4.7 rigs and the Standard section has been completely updated. Each rig now has a key settings chart to help you make rapid adjustments for maximum speed in all conditions. The new control lines are also covered in full. Over 270 stunning new colour photos and 45 colour diagrams take you through key techniques and manoeuvres in easy–to follow sequences.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Laser Book (Sail to Win Series) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780906754337
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780906754337
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. 2nd Edition. Lovely unread copy. Just for clarity this book is about the small racing yacht type of laser, not the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation type of laser (death rays and what-not). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects our 33% SALE! ***STRIKE UPDATE*** Due to Royal Mail strike action there are delays within their service so for customers within the UK I can send by courier. If you would prefer this option, just drop me a line and I'll get you a quote. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. Part of the 'Sail to Win' Series, NOT the 'Build a death-ray and achieve global domination' series. Due to weight, postage will be less than quoted (UK around £1.50, rest of world around £5), invoice will be amended on purchase. Seller Inventory # 000575
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. 64pp. b/w illus. light edgewear & faded spine, stain on back pa ste- down o/w a clean, firmly bound copy. Good +. Seller Inventory # 433ab