
Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e
John Caig(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 20. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-470-51262-3 (ISBN)
Description
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
Reviews / Votes
"...perfect to take the sailor through their first few seasons of racing...includes step-by- step training and explanations." (Dingy Sailing Magazine, June 2007) "...sure to perfect your ability to race and sail...and useful as a brief memory aid..." (Yachts & Yachting, 4th May 2007)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Fernhurst Books Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-51262-3 (9780470512623)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

John Caig | Tim Davison
Racing: A Beginner's Guide
Become a Successful Competitive Sailor (For All Classes of Boat)
E-Book
04/2007
Fernhurst Books Limited
€12.47
Available for download
Content
Introduction. 1 Choosing a boat. 2 What is a race? 3 Basic racing rules. 4 Your first race. 5 Helming and crewing skills. 6 Boat preparation and equipment. 7 Tactics. 8 Strategy. 9 Tuning. 10 The spinnaker. Glossary.