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Book Crew s Manual for Small Boat Racing

Download or read book Crew s Manual for Small Boat Racing written by Anne Frahm and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Offshore Race Crew s Manual

Download or read book The Offshore Race Crew s Manual written by Stuart Quarrie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Success in any yacht race depends to a large degree on the ability of the crew to perform any boat-handling manoeuvre faultlessly and speedily. This book explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at sea. Each one is presented with an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective, then the task of each crew member is explained for its preparation, operation and completion. Photographs and illustrations clarify what are often complex situations. The position of every crew member, from bowman to helmsman, is examined and the area of responsibility for each clearly laid out. Desirable physical and mental attributes are discussed along with practical advice on improvements to technique. Other chapters cover watch-keeping systems, heavy weather, sail trim and set-up for racing. It is a book written for either sex, at any age and at any level of experience wishing to perfect the complexities of creating and being part of an offshore race-winning team.

Book Around the Buoys

Download or read book Around the Buoys written by Michael Huck and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1994 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide for beginning and intermediate racers who are mired in the bottom or middle of the fleet. With the help of numerous diagrams, readers learn to recognize when they are threatened on the race course and when they must move to realize a potential advantage.

Book The Tactics of Small Boat Racing

Download or read book The Tactics of Small Boat Racing written by Stuart H. Walker and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of "A Manual of Sail Trim" has designed a guide for the competitive racing dinghy sailor that explains the art of maneuvering. The object of the text is to provide instructions on keeping a dinghy in relation to its competitors so that it finishes the race in the lead.

Book Learn Sailing Right

    Book Details:
  • Author : United States Sailing Association
  • Publisher : U.S. Sailing Association
  • Release : 2012
  • ISBN : 9780982167687
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Learn Sailing Right written by United States Sailing Association and published by U.S. Sailing Association. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Sailing Right Intermediate Sailing is the next logical step in the progression of skills. Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing is about sailing faster and smarter with greater confidence. As an intermediate sailor, you no longer need to think about how to tack, return to the dock or rig your boat. These maneuvers are now as natural as breathing. Where sailing is simplified for beginners as they learn fundamental skills and concepts, intermediate sailors are ready for deeper explanations and some of the details behind how a sailboat works.

Book The Complete Sailing Manual  4th Edition

Download or read book The Complete Sailing Manual 4th Edition written by Steve Sleight and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a novice or experienced skipper, everything you need to know about sailing is in this ebook. A market leader in sailing guides, the fourth edition of The Complete Sailing Manual is packed with informative text from former British national champion Steve Sleight, and includes a foreword by Olympic gold medalist Sir Ben Ainslie. Steve Sleight's expert advice is brought to life with breathtaking action photography and clear illustrations. This invaluable e-guide offers extensive coverage of sailing practice, including foiling catamarans, apparent wind sailing, long-distance cruising, and electronic navigation. From tying knots and boat care to vital equipment, learn all you need to know to become a sailor and boat owner. Further your understanding of the sport and develop your technique with information on the science and physics of sailing a boat. The Complete Sailing Manual also shows you how to become a confident competitor with tips on the etiquette, rules, and techniques of racing a course. Includes essential information, handy diagrams, and step-by-step artwork.

Book Manual of Sailboat Racing

Download or read book Manual of Sailboat Racing written by Thomas Joseph McDermott and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Getting Started in Sailboat Racing

Download or read book Getting Started in Sailboat Racing written by Adam Cort and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-09-02 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete course in the fundamentals, Getting Started in Sailboat Racing dispels the sport’s elite aura and makes racing accessible to any sailor who wants to give it a try. This illustrated manual takes readers around the buoys, explaining the rules and tactics that govern starts, finishes, mark roundings, and boat-to-boat struggles for speed and advantage.

Book Racing

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Caig
  • Publisher : Fernhurst Books
  • Release : 1988
  • ISBN : 9780906754375
  • Pages : 68 pages

Download or read book Racing written by John Caig and published by Fernhurst Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most sailors want to try their hand at racing before they've mastered every skill. Written for all race classes. this blueprint for the beginning racer lends advice for surviving the first few races without being put off by the system or the competition. Included are tips for choosing the most appropriate class, an overview of racing rules, basic crewing and helming skills, boat preparation, strategy, and tuning the boat.

Book The Rower s Manual  and Boat Club Register

Download or read book The Rower s Manual and Boat Club Register written by John D. R. Putman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-08-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Rower's Manual, and Boat Club Register: Containing a Short History of Early Boat Racing, Instructions to Rowers and Coxswains, Training Boats Crews, Diet, Manoeuvres, List of Boat Clubs, Record of Time Made by Winning Boats, Dictionary of Terms, Regattas and Regatta Rules It is not our intention to go much into detail on the subject of boat racing in early times, the object of this work being to deal with matters of more utility and having a closer connection with aflairs appertaining to the formation of best clubs, and the getting up of regattas and boat races at the present time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Book The Complete Sailing Manual

Download or read book The Complete Sailing Manual written by Steve Sleight and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need. Whether you’re a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership Inside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you’ll discover: • Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor • Fully updated contents with the latest information and advice, and technological developments • A chapter by chapter approach that functions as a complete tuition course on seamanship • Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs • A reliable, instant, and user-friendly handbook for any sailing situation • Foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist, Sir Ben Ainslie Former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete tuition course on seamanship. The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing handbook that is packed with engaging essential information and breathtaking action photography. Handy diagrams, step-by-step artwork, and instructions will teach you all the latest sailing techniques. This updated edition features all of the latest developments in sailing including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation, and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations, and best practices from collision regulations to safety equipment. This essential sailing book is necessary for every keen sailor, from beginner to expert!

Book Getting Started in Sailboat Racing  2nd Edition

Download or read book Getting Started in Sailboat Racing 2nd Edition written by Adam Cort and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to race your way up through the fleet If you sail--even a little--you’ve probably thought about trying your hand at racing. Now you can stop thinking and do it. Getting Started in Sailboat Racing makes this endlessly fascinating lifetime sport accessible to anyone who wants to give it a try, whether you own a sailboat, are hoping to crew, or spectating from a nearby perch. This complete course in racing fundamentals breaks the racing experience down into bite-size pieces, making the process easier to understand and reflecting the leg-by-leg nature of a typical race. With scores of helpful illustrations, this user-friendly manual takes you around the buoys, explaining new rule changes and tactics that apply to each part of the race. You'll learn how to: Execute quick, competitive starts Maximize speed and efficiency on the windward leg Maneuver for position around the windward mark Take full advantage of downwind and reaching legs Handle the spinnaker (even when asymmetrical), and beat the crowd at the jibe and leeward marks Eke out every last bit of speed as you sprint to the finish There are few things in this world more satisfying than racing a sailboat. Get in on the action and find out what you've been missing. All you need is a competitive spirit and a little help from Getting Started in Sailboat Racing. "Cort and Stearns deftly break down racing, from start to finish, into basic elements, making the sport more accessible by giving the novice a strong understanding of the fundamentals . . . this book should be required reading for anyone wanting to get out on the course. The book goes into enough detail on tactics and sail trim to make the average sailor not only comfortable on the racecourse, but competitive, as well." -- SAILING "With Cort and Stearns' enthusiasm for the topic and straightforward advice, it's hard not to read this book without picturing yourself rounding the buoys just ahead of the rest of the fleet." -- Soundings

Book The Rower s Manual  and Boat Club Register

Download or read book The Rower s Manual and Boat Club Register written by J. D. R. Putnam and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Complete Sailing Manual  Third Edition

Download or read book The Complete Sailing Manual Third Edition written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From learning the basics of sailing, to mastering navigation and boat care, The Complete Sailing Manual is the most essential reference for sailing instructors and students. Revised and updated to include all of the latest developments in equipment and safety, and to reflect the current rules, regulations, and best practices, The Complete Sailing Manual is the perfect eBook for anyone interested in sailing.

Book The Rower s Manual  and Boat Club Register  Containing a Short History of Early Boat Racing   Instructions to Rowers and Coxswains   Training Boats Crews   Diet   Manoeuvres   List of Boat Clubs   Record of Time Made by Winning Boats

Download or read book The Rower s Manual and Boat Club Register Containing a Short History of Early Boat Racing Instructions to Rowers and Coxswains Training Boats Crews Diet Manoeuvres List of Boat Clubs Record of Time Made by Winning Boats written by John D. Putman and published by Tomlin Press. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Book Racing

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mr John Caig
  • Publisher : Wiley
  • Release : 2007-06-13
  • ISBN : 0470512717
  • Pages : 112 pages

Download or read book Racing written by Mr John Caig and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2007-06-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Book Race Management Handbook

Download or read book Race Management Handbook written by United States Sailing Association and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: