Windsurfing - Couverture souple

Winner, Ken

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0873227603 ISBN 13 : 9780873227605

Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995

Synopsis

From basic skills to descriptions of some of the world's most popular windsurfing locales, this book provides the information readers need to get started in this sport. Ken Winner, former world champion windsurfer, shares the knowledge he has gained in two decades of windsurfing competition. His expert instruction, presented in an easy-to-read style, aims to make learning the basics simple. Complete with full-colour photographs, this comprehensive guide covers all the fundamentals beginners need to become competent windsurfers including: how to determine which type of windsurfing is right for them; what to wear; where to get equipment; how to find a good sailing site; how to perform basic turns; exercises to strengthen and stretch muscles and prevent injury; and how to avoid problems and prepare for emergencies. The book also contains a reference section with descriptiosn of some of the best places in the world to windsurf, from the Caribbean to Hawaii to Australia. There are also tips on how to play windsurfing games and perform freestyle tricks. Plus, the book offers listings and descriptions of windsurfing books and videotapes, information about windsurfing magazines, and addresses for windsurfing organizations around the world. A glossary of windsurfing lingo is included to help readers master the sport's terminology.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ken Winner has been involved in the sport and business of windsurfing since 1975. Not only has he competed and won at all levels, but he also has influenced the evolution of windsurfing equipment and technique. His career as one of the first professional windsurfers involved competing worldwide and working with equipment manufacturers to develop better equipment for recreational windsurfers.

Since retiring from pro competition in 1986, Winner has continued to promote the sport of windsurfing. He helped revive the United States Windsurfing Association, the windsurfing arm of U.S. Sailing, and served as its president in 1987 and 1988. Recently, he has written extensively for WindSurfing magazine on the topics of equipment and technique.

Winner, his wife, Alison Fitts, and their children live in White Salmon, WA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0873227603
• ISBN 13: 9780873227605
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible