The Complete Book Of Laser Sailing

Author : Richard L. Tillman
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071792103

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The Complete Book of Laser Sailing by Richard L. Tillman Pdf

CHAPTER 1. Loomings. Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation. Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. This is my substitute for pistol and ball. With a philosophical flourish Cato throws himself upon his sword; I quietly take to the ship. There is nothing surprising in this. If they but knew it, almost all men in their degree, some time or other, cherish very nearly the same feelings towards the ocean with me.

Author : Dick Tillman
Publisher : Adlard Coles
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Lasers (Sailboats)
ISBN : 071367055X

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The Complete Book of Laser Sailing by Dick Tillman Pdf

The Complete Book of Laser Sailing is the most comprehensive book ever publishedabout successfully sailing and racing this popular and challenging single-handed racing boat. This book tells the budding racer what they need to know about the boat itself and gives the latest thinking on how to set it up and sail it. It includes: · latest information on upwind and downwind techniques · equipment, and rigging techniques · the Laser Radial and Masters racing · interviews with champion Laser racers · listings of major competition results since 1990, including the Olympics, and Radial and Masters classes. 'Tillman is a well-known Laser expert… and his book is a fine-tuned guide to everything anyone could ever need or want to know about the Laser. Whether you are looking to learn the basics… or to refine your techniques, here's the starting point' Sailing 'This book will most certainly help make you a better sailor and could help you become a champion' Soundings

Author : Ed Baird
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1991-01-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0906754054

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Laser Racing by Ed Baird Pdf

Laser Racing is essential reading for all Laser sailors who want to win in this highly competitive class. Top US racer Ed Baird - Laser World Champion in 1980 - explains in words and pictures how to prepare your boat, practice your boat handling skills and how to sail the race itself. Ed gives invaluable advice on line and gate starts, handling the Laser upwind in waves, adjusting the vang, gybing in heavy air and all the other problems frequently raised at his Laser racing clinics. Plus insights into the psychology of winning a series - while discouraging your opponents from doing the same!

Author : Timothy Davison
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 190447506X

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The Laser Book by Timothy Davison Pdf

A completely revised, colour edition of THE Laser sailing manual giving essential information and tips for faster, smarter Laser sailing. This book takes a complete beginner up to Club Champion standard. It teaches everything from the essentials of sailing theory and rigging, through faster upwind and downwind sailing, to racing tactics and how to outsmart the opposition.The essential skills that are covered in this book will also useful to radio controlled Laser sailors who will find that many of the areas of covered also apply to the RC Lasers, in particular faster sailing and racing tactics.

Author : Ben Ainslie
Publisher : *Wiley Nautical
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1898660905

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The Laser Campaign Manual by Ben Ainslie Pdf

Here are the secrets that won Sir Ben Ainslie his first gold medal. Brimming with photos, this is a colourful and detailed account of how to dominate the world's hottest class.

Author : Dick Tillman
Publisher : International Marine Publishing Company
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 087742294X

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Laser Sailing for the 1990s by Dick Tillman Pdf

How to rig, sail, maintain, and cartop the Laser. Advanced racing techniques. How-to interviews with expert sailors. Listing of past winners of major worldwide champions. Introduces Masters sailing for the over-35 set.

Author : Tim Davison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Lasers (Sailboats)
ISBN : OCLC:994155151

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The Laser Book by Tim Davison Pdf

"Bursting with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the ultimate guide for all Laser sailors, whatever your level. We tell you everything you need to know, from setting up, right through to sailing your Laser. The book also includes: Setting up new control lines; Mastering the Standard, 4.7 and Radial rigs; Going faster - upwind and downwind; Avoiding common mistakes; Outsmarting the opposition." -- from rear cover.

Author : Barry Pickthall
Publisher : *Wiley Nautical
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0470697547

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Dinghy Sailing by Barry Pickthall Pdf

Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish is a complete reference for every level of sailor whether you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide or are taking your sailing to the next level and looking for the professional tips and tricks that will get you sailing faster, better, safer and having more fun. It includes single-handed dinghies through to planing speed craft. Full colour with 150 fantastic, clear illustrations and 150 photographs, Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish gives the reader a thorough, complete and visual guide to life on the water. Packed with expert advice from the professionals at UKSA, the book covers: Basic Principles Parts of the boat - exploded illustrations of a dinghy and components How a boat sails - Sailing theory explained Points of sailing - Sailing a dinghy at different angles to the wind Choosing a dinghy - Types of boat and their suitability Preparing to sail - Safety afloat, practical clothing, rigging to launching. Knots and Ropes - Practical illustrations for basic knots and splices Transporting dinghies -Road trailer to roof racks Sailing for the first time - Balance, sail trim Rowing and paddling Rules of the road - Avoiding other boats, Rights of way, Basic racing rules Understanding tides and currents Weather forecasting - How to spot tell-tale signs of change in wind and weather Basic Techniques Tacking Gybing Beating to windward Reaching Running Spinnaker handling Capsize and recovery Returning to shore Packing the dingy away Maintenance Advanced Dinghy Sailing High performance dinghies and catamarans Trapezing Asymmetric spinnakers - Setting, handling and gybing Singlehanded sailing - dinghies and catamarans Tuning - dinghies and catamarans Heavy weather sailing - dinghies and catamarans The Basics of Racing The start - Practical lessons and rules explained First leg tactics - Practical lessons and rules explained Reaching - Practical lessons and rules explained Running - Practical lessons and rules explained Glossary of Terms

Author : Dick Tillman,Bruce Kirby,Dave Powlison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 071365970X

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The New Laser Sailing by Dick Tillman,Bruce Kirby,Dave Powlison Pdf

Author : Glenn Bourke
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0906754852

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Championship Laser Racing by Glenn Bourke Pdf

If your goal is to win the Laser World Championship, Blenn Bourke can help you. He has won three in a row! The third time his results were 1,1,2,2,2,4 - to give him the championship with a race to spare. As he said afterwards, "Everyone should have a chance to feel this good..." To produce this book Glenn and the publishing team spent long days on the water, analysing how he sails so fast and dissecting the mental attitude that makes him a winner. They shot hundreds of pictures of him in action, then distilled the whole to give you a logical, clear handbook on how to get to the No 1 spot.The ultimate guide to the world's most popular singlehanderWritten by the best Laser sailor of all timePreparing a boatSetting up the rigFitness and trainingThe raceMental attitude.

Author : Dick Tillman,Pavilion Books,Dave Powlison
Publisher : Brassey's
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Lasers (Sailboats)
ISBN : 0851773958

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The New Laser Sailing by Dick Tillman,Pavilion Books,Dave Powlison Pdf

Author : Ben Ainslie
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781912621194

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The Laser Campaign Manual by Ben Ainslie Pdf

Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first of his four Olympic gold medals. It features a brand-new introduction by Ben reflecting on his victory 20 years ago. It is the only how-to book that the world's most successful Olympic sailor has written and so, while he and the Laser class have moved on, this is the only place where you can gain access to Ben's skills and thought process. It is an invaluable guide on how to perform at the top of the Laser class or, indeed, any single-handed sailing dinghy. From psychology, goal setting and getting the boat right to speed, fitness and training – this book illustrates how to win a championship. Brimming with photographs, it is a colourful, detailed account of how to dominate in your fleet.

Author : Colin R. McInnes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447139928

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Solar Sailing by Colin R. McInnes Pdf

Solar sailing - using the sun as a propellant - offers the possibility of low-cost long-distance missions that are impossible with conventional spacecraft. This first comprehensive book on this propulsion method provides a detailed account of solar sailing, at a high technical level, but in a way accessible to the scientifically informed layperson. Solar sail orbital dynamics and solar radiation pressure form the foundations of the book, but the engineering design of solar sails is also considered, along with potential mission applications.

Author : Ken Textor
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0924486813

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The New Book of Sail Trim by Ken Textor Pdf

Editor Ken Textor is a writer and sailing enthusiast.

Author : Steve Sleight
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780744053371

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The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight Pdf

A new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need. Whether you’re a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership Inside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you’ll discover: • Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor • Fully updated contents with the latest information and advice, and technological developments • A chapter by chapter approach that functions as a complete tuition course on seamanship • Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs • A reliable, instant, and user-friendly handbook for any sailing situation • Foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist, Sir Ben Ainslie Former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete tuition course on seamanship. The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing handbook that is packed with engaging essential information and breathtaking action photography. Handy diagrams, step-by-step artwork, and instructions will teach you all the latest sailing techniques. This updated edition features all of the latest developments in sailing including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation, and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations, and best practices from collision regulations to safety equipment. This essential sailing book is necessary for every keen sailor, from beginner to expert!