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)

Sports & Outdoors

Davison, Tim

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

Caig, John

Motor Boating

McMullen, Alex

Kayaking is one of the most exhilarating ways of getting afloat, whether enjoying a leisurely paddle or shooting whitewater. This lavishly illustrated and clearly written guide imparts readers with all the knowledge they'll need for getting out on the water, and the confidence to tackle all of the basic kayaking maneuvers. Beginning with launching and basic paddling skills, the book goes on to explain more advanced techniques, including a step-by-step guide to the Eskimo roll. Safety is emphasized throughout, with full chapter dedicated to rescue and righting procedures.

Canoeing: A Beginner's Guide to the Kayak

Foster, Nigel

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

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

This has, for 20 years, been the definitive book on wind for racing sailors worldwide.Contains easy-to-understand conceptual models of wind behaviour. So that wherever you are it trains you to recognise what the wind is doing and why. The 3rd edition has:
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<li>Detailed wind analysis of the worldâ€™s most popular venues.</li>
<li>40% of the book rewritten.</li>
<li>Inclusion of sailor &amp; meteorologist Fiona Campbell as co-author.</li>
</ol>

Wind Strategy

Houghton, David

Finnatics: The History and Techniques of Finn Sailing

Deaves, Robert

Written for complete beginners, this primer is intended to help boaters maintain their engines and get them going again should they fail. Starting with an explanation of how gasoline engines work, the author goes on to examine the fuel, lubrication and cooling systems. Power transmissions and electrics are also covered, as are winterizing, motor installation, and troubleshooting. Most lifeboat call-outs are the result of engine failure, and this book is sure to prevent numerous such situations.

Boat Engines: A Motor Boat & Yachting Book

Hewitt, Dick

Diesel Troubleshooter

Seddon, Don

The Rules in Practice: 1997 - 2000

Willis, Bryan

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