The Rules in Practice 2017-2020
Published on 6. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-909911-52-9 (ISBN)
Description
The racing rules bible, completely updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. You don't have to know all the rules off by heart, but you do need to know your rights and obligations on the water - the rules can be looked up afterwards. This book takes you through the key situations that occur repeatedly on the race course showing, from the point of view of each boat in turn, what you may, must, or cannot do. Colour diagrams throughout ensure concepts are easily understood. The book also contains the new Racing Rules of Sailing in full, with all the Appendices. The latest rule changes are highlighted, along with their impact on you as a sailor. The Rules in Practice has been the racing rules bible for over 30 years, written by Bryan Willis who is an acknowledged rules expert.
Reviews / Votes
"Bryan Willis' approach is situation-based and practical, rather than rules-based and technical... Under the diagrams that clearly set out each on-the-water situation, he carefully takes the reader through what each boat can and can't do, as well as how their rights and obligations change at each stage... The text is peppered with useful tactical insights and tips" (Sailing) "An excellent book: ideal for all sailors who race, or are thinking of racing." (Little Ship Club)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
Illustrations
85 Diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
334 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-909911-52-9 (9781909911529)
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Other editions
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Bryan Willis
The Rules in Practice 2021-2024
The Guide to the Rules of Sailing Around the Race Course
Book
11/2020
10th Edition
Fernhurst Books Limited
€42.27
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Additional editions
Bryan Willis
Rules in Practice 2017-2020
E-Book
12/2016
1st Edition
Fernhurst Books Limited
€23.59
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Previous edition
Bryan Willis
The Rules in Practice 2013 - 2016
Book
01/2013
8th Edition
Wiley
€21.90
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Person
Bryan Willis is a leading authority on the rules of yacht and dinghy racing. He has been chairman of the jury and chief umpire for some of the most prestigious sailing events in the world, including the America's Cup and Olympics. He served on the International Sailing Federation (now World Sailing) Racing Rules Committee for over 25 years.
Content
Introduction; The Rule Changes; 1: The Basics; 2: Before The Preparatory Signal; 3: In The Preparatory Period; 4: The Start; 5: The Gate Start; 6: On The Beat; 7: Rounding The Windward Mark; 8: On The Reach; 9: Rounding The Gybe Mark; 10: Rounding The Leeward Mark From The Reach; 11: On The Run; 12: Rounding The Leeward Mark From The Run; 13: The Leeward Gate; 14: The Finish; 15: Means Of Propulsion; 16: Taking A Penalty; 17: Protesting; 18: Requesting Redress & Appealing; The Racing Rules Of Sailing for 2017-2020.