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Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e John Caig

Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e By John Caig

Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e by John Caig


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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.

Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e Summary

Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e by John Caig

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

Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e Reviews

...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)

Table of Contents

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.

Additional information

GOR005291569
9780470512623
0470512628
Racing - A Beginner's Guide 3e by John Caig
Used - Good
Paperback
Fernhurst Books Limited
20070420
112
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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