The Complete Book of Laser Sailing - Couverture souple

Tillman, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0071452192 ISBN 13 : 9780071452199

Editeur : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005

Synopsis

The definitive guide to the Laser.

The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book about successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging high-performance dinghy. Dick Tillman tells you everything you need to know about the boat and how to set it up and sail it, including:

• Rigging and sailing the boat
• Trailering and cartopping
• Maintenance and storage
• Training and physical conditioning
• Upwind and offwind racing techniques
• Clothing and equipment
• Interviews with such champion racers as Hans Fogh, Ed Baird, Ed Adams, and Danielle Myrdal

Plus this updated and expanded edition gives you:

• The latest sail control and rig modifications
• Updated listings of major competition results
• New interviews with champion racers, including Olympian Mark Mendelblatt and Paige Railey on Radials

  "A fine-tuned guide to everything anyone could ever need or want to know about the Laser."--Sailing

  "This book will most certainly make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion."--Soundings

  "This book is a must."--The Little Ship

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dick Tillman won the first three Laser North American Championships from 1971 to 1973 and was a member of the U.S. Olympic sailing team in 1976. In 1981 and 1982 he won the Laser North American Masters competition. He is currently president of U.S. Windsurfing and continues to race Lasers and other sailboats.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0071452192
• ISBN 13: 9780071452199
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible