Sailing and Racing

RulesMaster Racing 2009-2012. RulesMaster Racing 2012 is the easy way to learn the Racing Rules of Sailing. This comprehensive highly interactive learning program is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. The program includes beginners and racers guides with full narration and realistic 3D animations- custom quizzes and an electronic version of the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012. Windows CD-ROM

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Laser Racing. Laser Racing is essential reading for all Laser sailors who want to win in this highly competitive class. Top US racer Ed Baird - Laser World Champion in 1980 - explains in words and pictures how to prepare your boat- practice your boat handling skills and how to sail the race itself. Ed gives invaluable advice on line and gate starts- handling the Laser upwind in waves- adjusting the vang- gybing in heavy air and all the other problems frequently raised at his Laser racing clinics. Plus insights into the psychology of winning a series - while discouraging your opponents from doing the same!

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Championship Laser Racing. Triple world champion Gless Bourke explains how to prepare your boat successfully for competition and sail it faster than the rest of the fleet. Fully illustrated throughout. PB. 96pp.

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Catamaran Racing. Illustrated with photo-sequences of all the popular classes of catamaran in action this is the book to take both the helm and the crew to championship standard. The authors draw on their success and experience at the highest level. PB. 96pp.

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Helming to Win. In this well illustrated book two former Yachtsmen of the year explain how to steer a boat to win. Covers all wind strengths- all sea conditions and all points of sailing. PB. 96pp.

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Optimist Racing 2nd ed. A top coach explains how to win in an Optimist. Covers gear- speed and psychology. There are also sections for parents and coaches. PB. 96pp

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Dinghy & Smallcraft Review 2008. A 2008 and 2009 directory of dinghies and small keelboats up to about 8 metres together with some technical and design information and review of hundreds of the major sailing championships around the World in 2008. PB/288pp/Full Colour

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The Offshore Special Regulations Handbook. The ISAF Offshore Special Regulations are a comprehensive and valuable source of reference for all who race and cruise offshore. In this book Alan Green outlines the background to the regulations and explains how to interpret and apply them, with the aid of examples pictures and quotations. This is a book all offshore sailors should welcome in order to build on their knowledge - which may one day prove crucial. PB 160pp.

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Paul Elvestrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012. The 14th edition of this best-selling racing rules handbook. Little plastic boats and marks are provided for re-living protests. Full text of the ISAF Rules provided plus interpretations of Appeals. Two-colour drawings detailing each rule and relevant race situations. PB in plastic wallet. 204pp

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North U Tactics. Great learning tool for anyone - from beginner to expert. Large workbook format- excellent illustrations. Discusses strategy- tactics- race preparation- starts- upwind- reaching- downwind- rounding marks- learning the rules- wind shifts etc. Quiz questions on each section. PB. 200pp.

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North U Trim. A companion to Performance Tactics and in the same large workbook format- excellent illustrations. Covers sail trim- helmsmanship and boat handling with extra emphasis on honing your trim skills. Excellent for beginner and advanced alike. PB. 180pp.

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Race Winning Strategies - Smart Lessons with Deep Dacron. An unconventional how to race book that conveys the essence of successful yacht racing by using a range of examples covering everything from strategy- sails and starts to rules and psychological preparation. PB. 250pp.

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Fatal Storm. The 1998 Sydney to Hobart race was a disaster equal to the 1979 Fastnet race - a ferocious storm struck the fleet and six crew died- countless were injured- numerous yachts sank or were badly damaged. The rescue services were heroic and in many cases triumphant. A graphic record of this dramatic story. Colour photos (some awesome). PB. 320pp.

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Fastnet Force 10. The gripping and tragic story of the 1979 Fastnet race which began in fine weather but quickly became a terrifying ordeal for many competitors. A 60-knot storm swept across the Atlantic and slammed into the fleet. 15 people died and 24 crews abandoned ship. Of 303 starters only 85 finished. PB. 288pp.

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Race Training with Jim Saltonsta ll. If you wanna win ya gotta train. Jim Saltonstall is the man to show you how having been an Olympic Coach and the senior RYA National Racing Coach for 20 years. Includes training programmes and exercises and lots of all-round racing wisdom too. Good buy. PB. 192pp.

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Offshore Race Crews Manual. Explains the evolution of just about every race situation that is likely to occur. Each is appraised with an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective then the task of each crew member is described both for preparation- execution and completion. Do it right- do it fast and do it completely. Then you win. HB. 176pp.

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The Rules Book 2009-2012. Current edition of this classic guide to the racing rules which are amended every 4 years. This book assumes a situation then applies the relevant rules to it grading the information on three levels. Full text of the rules included and ISAF and US Appeal case numbers. Convenient pocket size. PB 208pp

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Yacht Racing Rules - The Essentials. Yacht Racing Rules - the Essentials. For many novice or young racers the full text of the yacht racing rules can be daunting. Here is an attractive accessible guide to the essential rules all racers need to know in an easy to use spiral binding. Clear colour diagrams explain the meaning of each rule and what you may or may not do on the water. It will be welcomed by anyone thinking of trying their hand at a very exciting sport! Spiral Bound 40p

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Tactics of Small Boat Racing. A complete coverage of the racing sailors common problems by on the of the worlds leading small boat racers. Each chapter is a narrative based on a particular incident analysing the causes of the situation and techniques required to meet it.PB. 333pp.

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Advanced Racing Tactics. Deeply discussed advanced tactics from on of USAs top dinghy sailors and theoreticians. Sets forth basic principles of starting- beating- reaching- mark rounding- underlining what really matters at each point. Constant analysis of your own mistakes is required he argues for concrete improvement. PB. 399pp.

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Getting Started in Sailboat Racing. A complete course in the fundamentals Getting Started in Sailboat Racing dispels the sports 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.

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Winning Knowledge - Solent Racing. NEW book uncovering the secrets of racing in the Solent. Graham Sunderland a professional navigator/tactician and author of Winning Tides and yachting journalist Rupert Holmes have put together the ultimate local knowledge book of this popular racing area. Intimate local knowledge of the ways in which wind patterns- tidal flow and hazards in each of the different regions within the Solent shape race-winning strategy and tactics is vital to success. This is the first-ever book to combine these elements. 15 areas from The Needles to No Mans Land and Horse Sand Forts are covered in detail including easy-to-access key points- expert advice for a range of typical scenarios and coach tips to put a perfect gloss on your performance. Further sections cover the intricacies of starting races from Cowes plus everything you need to know about the Round the Island Race.

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YR1 RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012. The ISAF 2009-2012 yacht racing rules. Updated to reflect the Racing Rules for the next four years this in-depth guide to the Racing Rules of sailing is essential to all racing sailors both new to and experienced in the sport of sailing.

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YR7 RYA Handy Guide to the Racing Rules. The handy guide provides a simpified view of the basic racing rules of sailing and is essential if you are new to racing.

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G39 RYA Crewing to Win. The first of a new series of sail racing books. Joe Glanfield covers all the technical essentials needed to succeed in crewed boats. As well as the expected boat handling techniques there are sections on profiling and goal setting.

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G40 RYA Tactics. RYA Tactics is written by Mark Rushall one of the sports top tacticians & coaches. Within the very popular RYA Racing series this title can really help you to sail better & win races. With easy to follow diagrams & colour photographs it takes you logically and holistically through each section.

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High Performance Sailing. This book has already become a classic which no serious racing yachtsman should be without. The techniques explained and the theories expounded are original and based on Bethwaites many years of coaching the highly successful Australian Olympic sailing team. PB. 436pp.

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Racing Crew 2nd ed. A comprehensive manual on crewing a small modern racing yacht safely- smartly and fast. Covers every manoeuvre. PB. 96pp.

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