A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide for the ten key knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping.See:

Knot Companion (Practical Companions)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Judkins, Steve

Davison, Tim

Crafts & Hobbies

Fernhurst Books

This book will give a flying start to your competitive sailing career. Whatever class of boat you sail and whatever your experience, these principles will ensure you are at the front of the fleet and better prepared than the opposition. The book is illustrated with stunning step-by-step photographs, and common racing pitfalls are highlighted. Starting with the basics of choosing which boat to race and where to race it, you will be introduced to the rules of racing and learn about rigging, tactics, training, strategy and tuning your boat. Racing is aimed at helms and crew – their skills are complementary and a fast boat is one with a good team on board.

Racing: A Beginner's Guide: Become a Successful Competitive Sailor (For All Classes of Boat)

Sports & Outdoors

Caig, John

Training

The ideal companion for anyone new to sailing, or those looking to remind themselves of the essential skills. Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. A yacht can seem a daunting place to a new crew. This book gives you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more! Devised to be given to new crew to read before they arrive at the dock, it is also great to be kept on board as a quick and easy reference guide. For the more experienced, this is a practical aide-memoire with guidance on knots, maneuvers and sail trim. There are also tips and techniques to help you gain introductory sailing qualifications.

The Crew's Pocketbook (Nautical Pocketbooks)

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

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.

The Laser Book (Sail to Win Series)

Water Sports

Fernhurst Books Ltd.

Once you can sail you will want to race. This book takes you through the learning process and breaks down racing into its key elements: How a race works, helming and crewing, boat preparation, tactics and tuning.

Racing: A Beginner's Manual

Bursting with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the ultimate guide for all Laser sailors, whatever your level.
Colour photographs and illustrations help the beginner turn from novice to competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat. The more experienced sailor will find the go-fast tips from sailing champions invaluable.
We tell you everything you need to know, from setting up, right through to sailing your Laser. The book also includes:
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<li>Setting up new control lines</li>
<li>Mastering the Standard, 4.7 and Radial rigs</li>
<li>Going faster â€“ upwind and downwind</li>
<li>Avoiding common mistakes</li>
<li>Outsmarting the opposition</li>
</ul>
Whether youâ€™re new to sailing or youâ€™re looking to get a head start when racing, The Laser Book is the only book you need to reach top gear.
WORLD CLASS RACERS SHARE THEIR SECRETS
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<li>
Paul Goodison (Standard rig) who is the current World number one Laser sailor, an Olympic Gold medallist, European and British Champion.</li>
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Steven Cockerill (Radial rig) has been a 6 time Laser Radial National Champion and Radial Masters World Champion</li>
<li>
Philip White (4.7 Rig) who was 4th in the Laser 4.7 Worlds</li>
</ul>

The Laser Book

The Skipper's Cockpit Racing Guide is an at-a-glance reference for dinghy and yacht racers, covering everything they need to know to improve their performance – and win. From those in their first year of racing to old hands wondering why they're not winning, this splash-proof, lie-flat guide covers an enormous amount of detail in a simple, easy to follow format.  Topics are broken down into photo sequences, boxes, flowcharts, hints and tips, and cover:  - setting your goals  - assembling the right boat and gear  - practising and tuning (straight line, tacking, gybing, rounding marks, doing penalties)   - starting (planning, set-up of rig and foils)  - race strategy (beating, reaching, running)   - tactics against the opposition  - crewing skills (trim, weight)  - tides and currents (what affects the flow, using them to your advantage)  - wind (wind shadows, wind bends, forecasts)  - spinnakers (symmetric, asymmetric, hoist, gybe, drop)  - rules (start, beat, reach, run)  A final section on troubleshooting enables readers to rate their performance and identify areas for improvement, handily linking back to those pages in the book.

Skipper's Cockpit Racing Guide

Adlard Coles

This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.

Knot Know-How: How To Tie the Right Knot For Every Job (Wiley Nautical)

This beautifully illustrated book covers the commonly-used knots and splices. In full colour, it illustrates clearly how to tie each knot using sequential diagrams and a step-by-step approach. Topics covered include the ten knots everyone should know (plus many others), splices and whippings, how to choose the right rope for the job, the use and benefits of each knot and times where special care is needed.

Knots & Splices: The most commonly used knots

Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular children’s sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to race. Table of Contents Foreword 1. Parts of the boat 2. Rigging 3. Your first sail 4. Launching 5. Reaching 6. Beating 7. Running 8. Sailing a circular course 9. Landing 10. Safety 11. How the wind moves your boat 12. Knots 13. The rules 14. How to go faster 15. What’s next?

Sailing for Kids

Children's Books

Kibble, Steve

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