Success in any yacht race depends to a large degree on the ability of the crew to perform any boat-handling manoeuvre faultlessly and speedily. This book explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at sea. Each one is presented with an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective, then the task of each crew member is explained for its preparation, operation and completion. Photographs and illustrations clarify what are often complex situations. The ...
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Success in any yacht race depends to a large degree on the ability of the crew to perform any boat-handling manoeuvre faultlessly and speedily. This book explains the evolution of just about every situation that is likely to be encountered during a race at sea. Each one is presented with an overview of the sequence that should take place and its objective, then the task of each crew member is explained for its preparation, operation and completion. Photographs and illustrations clarify what are often complex situations. The position of every crew member, from bowman to helmsman, is examined and the area of responsibility for each clearly laid out. Desirable physical and mental attributes are discussed along with practical advice on improvements to technique. Other chapters cover watch-keeping systems, heavy weather, sail trim and set-up for racing. It is a book written for either sex, at any age and at any level of experience wishing to perfect the complexities of creating and being part of an offshore race-winning team.
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Fine in Near fine jacket. Fine/Near fine. Waterline Books, 1994. First UK edition-first impression. Large format blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick on the cover) in fine condition, with Dj(small tear on the edge of the back Dj cover, a couple of nicks, scratches and crease on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition. Illustrated with many colour photos, drawings, maps, diagrams. Nice and clean pages as new with two small nicks on the edges of the pages, light shelf wear on the Dj cover.175pp including index. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Illustrations By Peter Coles. Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. 4to--10 " Tall. Lower front corner rubbed right at tip, publishers amount written on top corner of front endpage. Dust jacket has light bending about 1/2" from top rear panel edge. Blue cloth with gold lettering on spine. 175 pages.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!