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Getting Started in Sailboat Racing Paperback – May 24, 2004

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A complete course in the fundamentals, Getting Started in Sailboat Racing dispels the sport’s elite aura and makes racing accessible to any sailor who wants to give it a try. This illustrated manual takes readers around the buoys, explaining the rules and tactics that govern starts, finishes, mark roundings, and boat-to-boat struggles for speed and advantage.

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Customers find the book helpful for novices and experienced sailors. It provides a clear explanation of the most common rules in everyday language. They appreciate the mix of technical descriptions and examples from actual races. The authors cover rules and tactics from start to finish, helping readers become proficient at sailboat racing.

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  • Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best of 7 books I have read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2007
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    I have raced my 36 ft sloop lightly for the last 5 years and wanted a book to help me improve my finish (2nd every time but only 5 in class). I have now read 7 books on the subject. Most frustrated me as they only talk about racing upwind and downwind. My class races up, down, and reaching. To make matters worse, my class is no spinnaker. So, typically the upwind talk is how to tune a boat with a fractional rig, which I don't have, or a spinnaker, which I don't use. Some only talk about boats so small you can tip them over. This book covers everything, up, down, reaching, no spinnaker. It talks about little and big boats. It does as good a job on tactics as any of the books and in fact better than most. It is an easy read and not full of typos like some of the others. I highly recommend it.
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  • John C Fox Jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect beginner racing book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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    This assumes you already know how to sail. But if you've never raced or you're just starting out or even if you're an experienced racer this gives you just what you need. It doesn't get into the gory details of super fine tuning and tweaking which is good because for the beginner it concentrates mostly just on the big picture. It gives a terrific summation of the most common rules while not concentrating on the corner cases. So you'll be able to get out there and race without getting into too many protest meetings. I re-read this book before each of the first five seasons I raced and got more out of it each time.
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  • Joe R
    4.0 out of 5 stars Becoming Proficient at Sailboat Racing
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2009
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    This is a very well written book for the novice sailboat racer. It tells you everything you need to know to get started, however there is much more involved than just reading and understanding. There is much material to grasp and absorb, too much to take in during one reading. During my first series of races after I finished the book I still came in last place, not because the book was inadequate, but because the learning curve for racing requires much practice. Buying and reading this book is a worthwhile investment if you are serious about racing. Just be prepared to learn a little at a time and practice a lot. And better yet, take someone with you who is good at racing who can teach you as you sail. One of our sailing club's other members went from near last place to second place this past weekend after having a very experienced sailor as his crew. Sailboat racing is very challenging, but then how much fun would it be if it was easy?
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  • sailorbill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great sailboat racing book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2011
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    If you already know the basics of sailing and want to learn how to become a sailboat racer or crew for a race, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU !!!!!

    The authors not only describe in very clear text, but they also provide great drawings to hammer home their points. (Especially helpful for those who need to "see" what their saying.)

    I was so impressed by all that I learned from the book.

    It was worth every penny.
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  • Ronnie S. Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for the beginner racer
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2007
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    I have to say, this book got me to second place in a regatta filled with 4 and 5 year racers. It is clear and consice and takes into account the fact that you may or may not have ever raced before. Principals are clearly explained in everyday language and the important rules are explained. For those people looking to start Wednesday night racing - this is your book!
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  • lothlorien_pyc
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not really for beginners
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013
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    I am reading this book for a new group of racers (all women). We are discussing the book by sections. Very good material, but for the beginners in our group, they have found some of the content "over their heads." I would recommend the book, though, even as a refresher for folks with some racing experience.
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  • J. Comfort
    5.0 out of 5 stars Decent How-To Guide for Novices to Racing
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2005
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    I found this to be an excellent how-to guide that concisely explained the nuts and bolts of sailboat racing for the novice. Too many other books on racing, by big-name sailors, seem to me to be full of a lot of hot air, and lack an emphasis on the basics. Cort and Stearns do a great job of covering rules and tactics from start to finish.
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  • D B Cooper
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book makes sense out of racing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2012
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    There are two differences between this book and most others on racing - first of all it makes a whole, understandable picture of racing which leaves the reader feeling she could approach a race and make necessary decisions. Most other books analyze aspects of racing but leave the reader asking 'but how do you know what to DO?' this book focuses on the whole more so than the pieces. The other difference is the approach. Most books are trying to crack the code on how to win races. This book seems to me to have a different perspective which I'd summarize as follows: 'it's very hard to win a sailboat race, but the good news is half the people taking risks and trying to do it get it wrong and end up at the back of the pack. On the other hand, it's NOT actually that hard to do decently in a sailboat race, and that's what this book is about doing. Let's learn to take part in races and do respectably, so we're in a position to have fun, learn, and take advantage if something goes really right'. So you learn things like 'if you're not sure what to do do the following and it will probably turn out alright but not fantastic'. So if you're already a reliable strong finisher and want to know the fine points of claiming those last couple positions ahead of you, this is not the book for you. For everyone else it's a gem.
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  • Wade Harrogate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone wanting to start club racing!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2020
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    I call this book the bible of around the can racing. It is a perfect way to really understand what is going on out there when the horns start blowing. I think I have 3 copies and I always give it to any new crew that begin on my boat. Easy to read and follow what is being described. Hell, I won Boat of the year, only a couple of years after reading this book. Worth every penny!
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars ヨットレースも悪くないかも
    Reviewed in Japan on March 14, 2012
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    非常に良い本です。
    レースなんて関係ないという方も読んで損はないと思います。

    ちゃんとしたセーリング技術を身につけること、
    そしてそれをレースで試してみること、
    それも悪くないかなと思わせてくれます。

    書かれていることの多くは、どこかで耳にしたり、
    他書にも書かれているようなことです。
    でも何かが違います。基本は何なのか、
    そして様々な事柄がどのように関係しているのか、
    一本の芯が通った見方を与えてくれます。

    入門書ですし、必ずしもディンギー向けではない
    のですが、部活の高校生やその指導者が読んでも
    得るものがあると思います。

    文章も素敵です。
    とくにIntroductionなどは秀逸だと思いました。
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