Description
Book SynopsisA compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.
Trade Review“This handy flipover book aims to detail everything a newbie racer needs to know about the art of yacht and dinghy racing. It’s waterproof for life aboard too!” (Yachts & Yachting) “A handy flip-over booklet which acts as a bullet-point refresher and quick reference guide when out on the racecourse.” (Yachts & Yachting, December 2019) “This booklet, compiled by the racing enthusiasts at Fernhurst Books, is a good start to learn about racing: the rules, the courses, tactics and protests.” (Afloat, October 2019)
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Courses; Rules; Start; Beat; Reach; Downwind; Leeward Mark; Leeward Gate; Finish; Protests; Flags
