Publication — Bloomsbury, 2024
The most thorough and comprehensive guide to sail racing ever written — covering tactics, boat speed, weather, psychology, and race management for dinghy and yacht racers at every level.
What's Inside
From the first beat to the final run, the book builds a complete picture of what it takes to win — the physical, the tactical, and the mental.
Reading the fleet, the shifts, and the rules. How to make high-percentage decisions around the course and convert position into places.
Tuning, trim, and technique. The mechanics of moving fast in every condition — and the small gains that separate the front row from the pack.
Winning the line. Timing, positioning, and the nerve to hold a lane when it matters most — the single most decisive moment of any race.
The psychology of racing under pressure. Focus, composure, and the routines that keep a plan intact when conditions and competitors test it.
Racing the series, not just the race. Scoring strategy, risk management, and staying consistent across a long, demanding event.
Building the engine behind the result. Structured practice, fitness, and the day-to-day habits that turn potential into reliable speed.
Tactics without mental performance is a plan that falls apart under pressure.
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