Whether racing dinghies or yachts, every sailor wants to drive through the fleet and cross the line first. In this groundbreaking book, international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that. By means of on-the-water action shots and detailed commentary about a sailor's tactics, sail trim, helming, crew positioning and psychological attitude, Fred shares the secrets of competitive racing success.
Whether first-time club racer or international America's Cup hotshot, every sailor's goal is to constantly improve and stay one step ahead of the competition. Fred's logical, clinical analyses accompanied by fantastic action shots, including many from the 2012 Olympics, will be a godsend to budding and improving racers alike. From advice on mental preparation, honing your gear, working the weather and analysing the course, to briefing your crew, sussing out the other competitors and analysing your mistakes, this book is full of never-before-discussed gold dust that will be absolutely indispensable to all racers, whatever their age or level.
- 128 pages
- English
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Print ISBN
9781472922465
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1Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Establishing Priorities
- 2 Preparation
- 3 Equipment
- 4 The Forces on Fittings and Lines
- 5 The How and Why of Trimming
- 6 Weather Helm
- 7 Trimming on Waves
- 8 Meteorology
- 9 Sailboat Racing in Current
- 10 Tactics
- 11 Protests and What they Entail
- 12 The Psychology of Sailboat Racing
- 13 Instruments
- 14 How Sails Work
- Afterword
- Further Reading
- eCopyright