Colgate, Steve
Performance Sailing and Racing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780071793469
- author:
- Colgate, Steve
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McGraw-Hill Professional
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 0.5 x 26.9 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Water Sports, Boating,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Improve your sailing skills and performance with this comprehensive guide. Performance Sailing and Racing provides expert knowledge on how to make your boat go faster and safer in any conditions. By following the advice in this book, you'll learn how to get your boat to perform as it was designed, with ease and precision. You'll also gain the skills to sail at a fast speed, which will help you get out of situations more quickly and arrive at your destination sooner. The book includes clear, colorful photos and graphics, as well as end-of-chapter quizzes to reinforce your learning. It covers vital topics such as sail trim, sheet lead angles, and steering differences in light and heavy air, making it an invaluable resource for sailors of all levels.