The Art of Racing Sailing is a comprehensive look at setting up the modern racing boat for top performance. Learn how to sail between two points and around the buoys in the shortest time, maximize your boat to attain the greatest speed in any given condition and get a better understanding of the race before the boat is even launched. A must have for the serious racer to improve their boat's performance.
Subjects covered include:
Pre-launch preparation
Rig tuning
Weight and balance
Crew positions
Sails and trim
Sail handling
Tacks and jibes
Spinnaker sets and douses
Maneuvers
Electronics