The complex international rules governing the sport of sailboat racing are updated every four years after the Olympics. This edition of what is perhaps the foremost rules interpretation book in the world-known to all simply as ``Elvstrom'' and famous for its plastic boats and wind arrows--incorporates rules changes promulgated in December 1996. These rules changes are the most far-sweeping in 20-30 years.

Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 1997-2000 Rules

Sports & Outdoors

Elvstrøm, Paul

Water Sports

Intl Marine Pub

Paul Elvström explains ... the yacht racing rules;

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The 15th edition of this bestselling pocket reference for racers has been completely revised to cover the new rules for 2005-2008. It includes the full text of the new racing rules and provides a careful analysis of each rule and the situations likely to be met with in a race. The book includes 2 colour 'bird's eye' line drawings cross-referenced to the relevant rule to assist understanding, model boats very popular for use in protests, and a plastic wallet to carry the model boats and protect the book. 'All you need to know' Sailing 'Definitely a book to have on board' The Island 'An indispensable book for anyone who races' Nautical News

Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing

Adlard Coles Nautical

Elvstrom Speaks on Yacht Racing

One-Design & Offshore Yachtsman Magazine

'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' - Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor. Paul Elvstrøm is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector. This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2025-28. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course. Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Elvstrøm Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.

Elvstrøm Explains the Racing Rules: 2025-2028 Rules (with model boats)

Engineering & Transportation

Krause,Soren

Transportation

Adlard Coles

Written by a sailing Olympian, this is the most-trusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over forty-five years. 
The unique approach devised by Paul Elvstrom offers bird's-eye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations, with each cross-referenced to the relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF).
Completely revised to cover the new rules for 2017–2020, Elvstrom Explains also includes the full text of all the sailboat racing rules, with a quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a handy and confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest.

Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 2017-2020 Rules

The essential guide to the racing rules from one of the sport's greatest champions--understand the rules and understand the winning mentality. "This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor" - Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailor Paul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time. Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, he devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird's-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to myriad racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing (formerly ISAF). Included with the book are a set of plastic boats, for use during protest hearings. They are transparent but coloured differently so can also be used with an overhead projector. This edition is completely revised to cover the new rules issued for 2021-24. It includes the full text of the latest rules, with a handy quick-reference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a confidence-building section on how to present your case in a protest, and the back cover shows the signal flags for instant easy reference on the race course. Long established as the most accessible and most trusted guide to the racing rules, Paul Elvstrom Explains is a must-have. Whether racing in a dinghy, keelboat or large yacht, it is the perfect pocket reference for those who want to win.

Elvstrøm Explains the Racing Rules: 2021-2024 Rules (with model boats)

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