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Sail Like a Champion
An authoritative, extensively illustrated handbook of advanced sailing techniques provides helpful tips for competitive sailors at all skill levels, discussing sail selection and trim, crew, pre-race preparation, race rule, tactics, and other topics.
392 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1992
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October 4, 2007
THE BEST BOOK ON SAILBOATS AND SAILING. PERIOD.
With his stirring underdog triumph in the 1987 America's Cup, Dennis Conner earned a large measure of forgiveness for having been the first man (in 1983) to lose the cup in its then 132 year history. Although he is less active these days, his name still resonates among sailors and non-sailors alike and his journey from middle class roots to the pinnacle of the rich man's game of international sailing makes fascinating reading.
Whether it be hours spent wet sanding the bottom the night before a regatta, or countless repetitions of each crew movement, Dennis Conner is a detail man. His mantra goes something like this; Maybe it's true that after the first few feet at the bow, the boundary layer of water becomes detached from a boat's hull as it moves, rendering the relative smoothness of the bottom moot. But, just in case it isn't true, you can be sure his underwater surfaces will be perfect all the way to the transom.
Of course, this means yours will need to be too - if you hope to compete psychologically.
As you would expect from such a man, detail is what sets Sail Like a Champion above the others. Drawing on Michael Levitt's encyclopedic knowledge as well as friend and long-time tactician Tom Whidden's sailmaking expertise, Dennis Conner covers the topic of sailboats and racing from A to Z. Simply put, everything you could possibly want to know, and more, is here. Whether you are a complete beginner or an accomplished racing sailor, Sail Like a Champion is a must for your library.
Art Tirrell is the author of the Lake Ontario underwater adventure novel "The Secret Ever Keeps". http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601...
With his stirring underdog triumph in the 1987 America's Cup, Dennis Conner earned a large measure of forgiveness for having been the first man (in 1983) to lose the cup in its then 132 year history. Although he is less active these days, his name still resonates among sailors and non-sailors alike and his journey from middle class roots to the pinnacle of the rich man's game of international sailing makes fascinating reading.
Whether it be hours spent wet sanding the bottom the night before a regatta, or countless repetitions of each crew movement, Dennis Conner is a detail man. His mantra goes something like this; Maybe it's true that after the first few feet at the bow, the boundary layer of water becomes detached from a boat's hull as it moves, rendering the relative smoothness of the bottom moot. But, just in case it isn't true, you can be sure his underwater surfaces will be perfect all the way to the transom.
Of course, this means yours will need to be too - if you hope to compete psychologically.
As you would expect from such a man, detail is what sets Sail Like a Champion above the others. Drawing on Michael Levitt's encyclopedic knowledge as well as friend and long-time tactician Tom Whidden's sailmaking expertise, Dennis Conner covers the topic of sailboats and racing from A to Z. Simply put, everything you could possibly want to know, and more, is here. Whether you are a complete beginner or an accomplished racing sailor, Sail Like a Champion is a must for your library.
Art Tirrell is the author of the Lake Ontario underwater adventure novel "The Secret Ever Keeps". http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601...
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