Introduction to Racing Companion
For Sailboats
Published on 26. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-912177-26-4 (ISBN)
Description
A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance - ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.
Reviews / Votes
"This handy flipover book aims to detail everything a newbie racer needs to know about the art of yacht and dinghy racing." (Yachts & Yachting)"A handy flip-over booklet which acts as a bullet-point refresher and quick reference guide when out on the racecourse." (Yachts & Yachting)
"This booklet, compiled by the racing enthusiasts at Fernhurst Books, is a good start to learn about racing: the rules, the courses, tactics and protests." (Afloat)
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
Illustrations
46 Diagrams; 4 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 79 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912177-26-4 (9781912177264)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Fernhurst Books has an expertise in books about sailboat racing going back 40 years. It is the pre-eminent publisher of racing books worldwide.
Content
Introduction; Courses; Rules; Start; Beat; Reach; Downwind; Leeward Mark; Leeward Gate; Finish; Protests; Flags