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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 797
EAN: 9780393308013
ISBN: 0393308014
Label: W.W. Norton & Co.
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton & Co.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: December 17, 1991
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
Studio: W.W. Norton & Co.
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A detailed, technical, and readable study of the tactics of winning for the experienced sailor—by one of the world's leading small boat racers. The author of "A Manual of Sail Trim" has designed a guide for the competitive racing dinghy sailor that explains the art of maneuvering. The object of the text is to provide instructions on keeping a dinghy in relation to its competitors so that it finishes the race in the lead. .
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I've found this book rather "scientific" than for practice. It is reserved for the professionals. If dingy sailing is only a past-time hobby for you, I would not recommend it.
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Used the original when coaching collegiate team in late '60's. Haven't found anything better in newer books. Buying it now to start the next generation.
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While there are many books on sailboat racing, this one is a real classic. My father had it on his bookshelf when he was competing in the Mallory finals back in the 1960s and it is just as relevant today. I found it a very readable book. Dr. Walker covers the basics in enough depth that those who work at appling his lessons can expect to be at the top of the fleet in most club regattas. He gives many verbal illustrations of his points using his own experience in one design and Olympic competition.
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a must have for dinghy racers , though not quite as brilliant as Walker's Positioning.
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