Essential Guide: Windsurfing (Essential Guides) [Paperback]

Simon Bornhoft (Author)

Book Description

Series: Essential Guides | Publication Date: July 1, 2001

Beginners will be able to get on their board with a minimum of delay and intermediate windsurfers will be able to advance their techniques and improve on their weaknesses. The emphasis is on easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by clear illustrations. Safety issues and how to read the weather are addressed.

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About the Author

Simon Bornhoft, board tester, technique guru, long- and short-board freestyler and windsurfing adventurer, has competed in every discipline, sailed all the best locations and collected world and national titles along the way. His depth of knowledge and experience has made him a popular journalist and windsurfing coach and his enthusiasm for and involvement in the sport has secured him a worldwide reputation as a source of effective information on all areas of windsurfing. He writes regular technique articles, runs windsurfing clinics around the world and appears at shows and seminars. He lives in Hampshire, England. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1 edition (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811731286
• ISBN-13: 978-0811731287
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #948,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WINDSURFING, September 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Essential Guide: Windsurfing (Essential Guides) (Paperback)

Excellent book for beginners and intermediate windsurfers. Lots of colorful pictures, Techniques explained in plain English. The author took his time to explain these in detail. Long and short boards, also more advanced techniques are discussed.
If you are just getting started, this is a great book for you.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent., July 18, 2004

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J. Shuck "jwshuck" (Michigan City, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Guide: Windsurfing (Essential Guides) (Paperback)

I just started windsurfing this year. I have this book, and the book by Ken Winner. I'd recommed this hands down. It is up-to-date, covering the new short & wide boards; it is extremely helpful, with a lot of detailed text and photographs; and it is beautifully done. Highly recommended.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great windsurfing manual, January 5, 2004

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Andrey Burya (Russia, Moscow) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Guide: Windsurfing (Essential Guides) (Paperback)

Great windsurfing manual for beginners and intermediates.
Windsurfing fundamentals (up-hauling, self-rescue, correct stance, non-planning tack and jibe, steering ...) are explained very well with lots of text, pictures and photos. Solutions for common problems and useful tips accompany each subject.
Advanced techniques (planning, harness use, beach starting, straps, water starting, planning jibe) are explained as well but in less detail and with more photos than text.
If you want a comprehensive manual for long and short board base skills - this book is an excellent choice. More advanced subjects such as freestyle tricks, fine equipment tuning, jibing tips are not discussed.