The Skipper’s Cockpit Racing Guide is an at-a-glance reference for dinghy and yacht racers, covering everything they need to know to improve their performance – and win. From those in their first year of racing to old hands wondering why they’re not winning, this splash-proof, lie-flat guide covers an enormous amount of detail in a simple, easy to follow format.Topics are broken down into photo sequences, boxes, flowcharts, hints and tips, and cover:- setting your goals- assembling the right boat and gear- practising and tuning (straight line, tacking, gybing, rounding marks, doing penalties)- starting (planning, set-up of rig and foils)- race strategy (beating, reaching, running)- tactics against the opposition- crewing skills (trim, weight)- tides and currents (what affects the flow, using them to your advantage)- wind (wind shadows, wind bends, forecasts)- spinnakers (symmetric, asymmetric, hoist, gybe, drop)- rules (start, beat, reach, run)A final section on troubleshooting enables readers to rate their performance and identify areas for improvement, handily linking back to those pages in the book.Author: Tim DavisonPaperback: 32 PagesSKU: P80562
