Winning in One-designs [Paperback]

Dave Perry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2005

Long considered one of the best books about sailboat racing by competitive racers around the world, Dave Perry's Winning in One Designs covers every aspect of racing. Perry explains in detail how to sail fast, reduce mistakes and make use of the most advanced tactics from start to finish. Perry's expert advice, clear and often humorous explanations, and numerous tips, offer invaluable instruction to sailors at all levels of competition and in all sizes of boats, whether racing one-design or handicap.

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About the Author

Dave Perry is an All-American sailor, champion racer, coach and teacher as well as a US SAILING Senior Certified Judge and member of the U.S. Appeals Committee.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: U.S. Sailing Association; 4 edition (May 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976226146
• ISBN-13: 978-0976226147
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great anecdotes from a top sailor, August 15, 2000

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John E. Fracisco - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winning in One Designs (Paperback)

This is a great book and I recommend it to everybody that isinterested in racing sailboats. Dave Perry has competed at the highest levels of the sport, and this collection of anecdotes underscores his experiences. Compared to Stuart Walker's muddled and confusing writing, Dave Perry's examples and experiences are valuable and clear, and I am also encouraged by the fact that all of the situations are in one design sailboats...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For any level racer, May 30, 2004

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"cosmicomedy" (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winning in One-Designs (Paperback)

Whether you just started racing in your local club's sunset series, or you compete seriously in a One Design fleet, this is a book you should get your hands on. It answers all those annoying little questions you always seem to forget about on race day, or feel too sheepish to ask for fear of coming off as unexperienced as you might be. Perry answers most of them quite clearly and simply. He offers a lot of advice to bring your skill along. For the beginning racer it's an awful lot to take in and much of it will be confusing, until you start racing more and see the situations arise. For anyone who is looking to make racing a part of (or a bigger part of) their life, this is a book they should have on the shelf and be ready to go back to over and over again.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very thorough look at sailing in one designs, October 28, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Winning in One Designs (Paperback)

When I meet someone who has shown a strong interest in sailing in the International Dragon class and is looking for some way to impove their understanding of all aspects of what makes one of these boats go quickly this is the one that I recommend. It is covers tactics, rules, boat and crew preparation, sail and rig setup. The one aspect that is not included is team and match racing. A great book for the advanced to intermediate competior.