Synopses & Reviews
Boatspeed really does make you a tactical genius.
Lawrie Smith and Andrew Preece are two of the fastest sailors in the business, what makes them so fast? We asked them, and their answers from the text of this book. They identify the key elements of boat speed, explain the theory of each - so you understand what you're trying to do - then show you how to use you're new knowledge to sail blisteringly fast.
You'll find, like them, that its more fun at the front of the fleet.
Synopsis
Most books on sailing theory are incomprehensible at best. Unfortunately, in this technical sport, seat-of-the-pants sailors are no longer able to compete. This instructional from one of Britain's leading competitive sailors and the technical editor of several leading sailing publications interprets the sports theories in an easy-to-read and lively style that's completely illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The authors show readers how to apply this new knowledge to their own sailing and use it to win.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
You'll find, like them, that its more fun at the front of the fleet.
About the Author
Lawrie Smith is one of the worlds 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.
1. What makes a fast boat?
2. Aerofoils and hydrofoils.
3. The hull.
4. Hull appendages.
5. Yacht rigs.
6. Dinghy rigs.
7. Sails.
8. Sail controls.
9. Kinetics.
10. Setting up and changing gears.
11. Instruments.