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Sailpower Lawrie Smith

Sailpower By Lawrie Smith

Sailpower by Lawrie Smith

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Summary

This book identifies the key elements of boatspeed and explains the theory of each, before showing you how to use your knowledge to sail blisteringly fast.

Sailpower Summary

Sailpower: The Science of Speed by Lawrie Smith

Boatspeed really does make you a tactical genius. This book identifies the key elements of boatspeed and explains the theory of each, before showing you how to use your knowledge to sail blisteringly fast. With diagrams and photos to help illustrate the concepts, this book will get you to the front of the fleet.

About Lawrie Smith

Lawrie Smith is one of the world's best sailors. * Olympic medal winner in the soling. * World champion in six-metre, fireball and enterprise. * National or European champion in the J24, 505, Merlin Rocket Ultra 30. * Endeavour Trophy (champion of champions) twice. * Admiral's Cup: Winner, top boat and fastnet winner. * America's Cup:Skipper of Lionheart and Victory. * Whitbread: Skipper of Rothmans and Intrum Justitia. Andrew Preece is in hot demand on all the top boats. He is equally at home as trimmer, tactician or navigator. He is a qualified naval architect and yacht designer, has been technical editor for Seahorse and Yachts and Yachting magazines, and is Racing Correspondent for Yachting World Magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction; What makes a boat fast?; Aerofoils & hydrofoils; The hull; Hull appendages; Yacht rigs; Dinghy rigs; Sails; Sail controls; Kinetics; Setting up & changing gears; Instruments

Additional information

GOR001703841
9780906754993
0906754992
Sailpower: The Science of Speed by Lawrie Smith
Lawrie Smith
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Fernhurst Books Limited
19940610
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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 very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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