Sailpower: The Science of Speed (Sail to Win)

Lawrie Smith, Andrew Preece

ISBN 10: 0906754992 / ISBN 13: 9780906754993

Editore: Fernhurst Books Ltd. 10/06/1994, 1994

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Boatspeed really does make you a tactical genius. This book identifies the key elements of boatspeed and explains the theory of each, before showing you how to use your knowledge to sail blisteringly fast. With diagrams and photos to help illustrate the concepts, this book will get you to the front of the fleet.

Informazioni sull?autore: Lawrie Smith is one of the worlds best sailors.

• Olympic medal winner in the soling.
• World champion in six-metre, fireball and enterprise.
• National or European champion in the J24, 505, Merlin Rocket Ultra 30.
• Endeavour Trophy (champion of champions) twice.
• Admiral's Cup: Winner, top boat and fastnet winner.
• America's Cup:Skipper of Lionheart and Victory.
• Whitbread: Skipper of Rothmans and Intrum Justitia.

Andrew Preece is in hot demand on all the top boats. He is equally at home as trimmer, tactician or navigator. He is a qualified naval architect and yacht designer, has been technical editor for Seahorse and Yachts and Yachting magazines, and is Racing Correspondent for Yachting World Magazine.

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Titolo: Sailpower: The Science of Speed (Sail to Win)
Casa editrice: Fernhurst Books Ltd. 10/06/1994
Data di pubblicazione: 1994
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good