Gary Jobson shares his expertise for a winning performance in sailboat racing 
“The complete guide to racing at its highest level.” ―Paul Cayard, five-time America’s Cup veteran and six-time world champion “A must-read for those who aspire to win sailboat races at any level.” ―Tom Whidden, CEO of North Marine Group, three-time America’s Cup winner In the pages of Gary Jobson’s Championship Sailing, the author shares more than 30 years of racing and sailing expertise at the highest levels of competition, covering every aspect of racing in one-design or handicap fleets from high-performance dinghies to big keelboats. Readers will learn Jobson’s secrets for:
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<li> Organizing a crew </li>
<li> Reading the wind </li>
<li> Simplifying sail trim and rig tuning </li>
<li> Improving boat speed </li>
<li> Winning starts and leapfrogging boats at the finish </li>
<li> Regaining lost ground </li>
<li> And much more</li>
</ul>

Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing : The Definitive Guide for Skippers, Tacticians, and Crew

Sports & Outdoors

Jobson, Gary

Water Sports

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

This edition combines the training programmes of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to bring a comprehensive and practical "learn to sail" manual. It offers a systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising.

Sailing Fundamentals

Touchstone

A manual for young sailors offers step-by-step instructions on rigging, sailing, and racing with an Optimist class dingy

The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing

Children's Books

Kehoe, Jay

Fireside

Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing -- from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring -- and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America's Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the U.S. Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country. Illustrated step-by-step in two colors with over 150 line drawings and photographs.

Sailing Fundamentals: The Official Learn-To-Sail Manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

SIMON AND SCHUSTER

Two veterans of the America's Cup races offer advice on crew selection, sailing techniques, sail trim, and weather awareness

Speed Sailing

Toppa, Mike

William Morrow & Co.

The author describes his life in sailing, discusses the major races in which he has participated, and explains what it takes to become a successful sailor

World Class Sailing

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Lury, Martin

Crafts & Hobbies

Hearst Marine Books

With over 150 line drawings and photographs, and clear, detailed coursework covering every aspect of beginning sailing—from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring—Sailing Fundamentals is the authoritative text designed to prepare the learning sailor for certification according to international standards. Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals is the official learn-to-sail manual of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Sailing Fundamentals is also used in the programs of yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups around the country. Unlike many sailing books, which can reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, this book has been extensively pretested to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and coastal cruising. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America’s Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country.

Gary Jobson's How to sail

Ziff-Davis Books

Dust jacket missing. Flaw on bottom part of spine, otherwise perfect. Text is perfect, lot of stunning photos. Same day shipping.

Storm Sailing

Science & Math

Technology

Hearst Books

Photographer Edwin Levick, who was considered the official photographer of the New York Yacht Club, captures the spirit of the public moments of America's Cup races and also the quieter times behind the scenes. His b&amp;w photographs, together with the text by Jobson (author and television sailing commentator), provide a picture of the turbulent battles and elegant boats that evoke the sensibility of the early years of the 20th century. Oversize: 9.25x11.25

An America's Cup Treasury: The Lost Levick Photographs, 1893-1937

Mariners' Museum (Newport News, Va.)

Literature & Fiction

Mariners' Museum

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Books by Jobson, Gary

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Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing : The Definitive Guide for Skippers, Tacticians, and Crew

Sailing Fundamentals

The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing

Sailing Fundamentals: The Official Learn-To-Sail Manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Speed Sailing

World Class Sailing

Sailing Fundamentals

Gary Jobson's How to sail

Storm Sailing

An America's Cup Treasury: The Lost Levick Photographs, 1893-1937