High Performance Racing (Sail to Win) [Paperback]

John Merricks (Author), Ian Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | Series: Sail to Win

New boats - New courses - New challenges - New problems - New solutions.

The new asymmetric boats and the new short courses demand new skills, techniques and strategies to win. Nobody has adapted better than John Merricks and Ian Walker. In this book they pass on the knowledge and secrets that have helped them achieve such outstanding results in the traditional classes (such as the 470) and the new flying machines. Their clear thinking will enable you, too, to master your boat...and the competition.

• Preparation (boat, foils, mast, sails, body and mind)
• Boathandling
• Boatspeed
• Racing strategies
• Planning for success

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New boats - New courses - New challenges - New problems - New solutions.

The new asymmetric boats and the new short courses demand new skills, techniques and strategies to win.  Nobody has adapted better than John Merricks and Ian Walker.  In this book they pass on the knowledge and secrets that have helped them achieve such outstanding results in the traditional classes (such as the 470) and the new flying machines.  Their clear thinking will enable you, too, to master your boat...and the competition.

• Preparation (boat, foils, mast, sails, body and mind)
• Boathandling
• Boatspeed
• Racing strategies
• Planning for success

About the Author

Previously successful in their own right, John Merricks and Ian Walker teamed up in 1993 and have since dominated the competitve world of 470 sailing.  Their combined experience is remarkable:

1994 IYRU World Doublehanded Champions
420 World Champions
International 14 World Champions
470 European Champions
10 National Titles (470, Fireball, 420, Mirror, Crebbin Cup)
Winners of nine 470 World Cup regattas
Britain's 470 representatives at 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta - Silver medal winners

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898660301
• ISBN-13: 978-1898660309
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Sailing > Instructional

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to sail a modern dinghy, July 24, 2001

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This review is from: High Performance Racing (Sail to Win) (Paperback)

Short kept advices for modern boats with asymmetric spinnakers. Does not explain the underlying physics but provides a handy HowTo covering rigg and sails, trimming and handling in different conditions, race preparation and tactics. Boats used for demonstration: 470, Laser 4/5000, 49er.

Carefully layouted, easy to use as a reference because you find again what you read.