The Asymmetric Dinghy Book (eBook)

Asymmetric Sailing From Start To Finish

Andy Rice (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
128 Seiten
Fernhurst Books Limited (Verlag)
978-1-912621-48-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Asymmetric dinghies burst into the sailing scene in the 1990s and have transformed the sport. They led to the introduction of new types of courses and a new sailing style. While the basic principles may be the same as for conventional dinghies, the increased focus on apparent wind sailing and responding to changes in wind pressure and direction downwind are exciting new elements that asymmetric dinghies bring. This book allows you to learn the secrets of getting the most from your asymmetric dinghy – whether you sail an entry level dinghy or a high-performance skiff, single-handed or with a crew. Following its advice will enable you to enjoy being at one with your boat and the wind. It is written by asymmetric champion sailor and journalist Andy Rice who has also gleaned tips, advice and some great shortcuts from expert sailors in a wide range of classes. This will give you the inside knowledge to improve your techniques and get ahead of the fleet. There's step-by-step guidance, accompanied by great photo sequences. Every stage of asymmetric sailing is covered, including rigging and tuning, hoists, gybes and drops, tactics, survival sailing and advanced skills for solo and crewed boats.

Autor

Andy Rice is a championship winning dinghy sailor. A spell in the British Olympic Squad led him to sailing journalism – he now writes for a number of dinghy and yacht racing magazines including Seahorse, Yachts & Yachting, Yachting World and Sailing World. He is editor of the go-faster website SailJuice.com, aimed at sailors who want to improve their skills, and owner of Sailing Intelligence, a specialist media agency for the sailing and marine market.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.4.2021
• Reihe/Serie: Start to Finish
• Reihe/Serie: Start to Finish
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport
• Schlagworte: 18-foot Skiff • 29er • 49er • boat racing • dinghy racing • Feva • gennaker • International 14 • Musto Skiff • Racing • RS200 • RS400 • RS600 • RS800 • Spinnaker
• ISBN-10: 1-912621-48-7 / 1912621487
• ISBN-13: 978-1-912621-48-4 / 9781912621484