John’s Reviews > Be Your Own Sailing Coach: 20 Goals for Racing Success > Status Update
John
is 65% done
The tactics chapter was illuminating for a novice racer. The strategy chapter wasn't bad per se but overlapped with venue preparation. Exercises in the starting and boat-handling chapters look promising. The rules chapter didn't explain mark rounding room well/at all, went straight from definitions to edge-cases. Neat practical explanations of cloud-types and stable/unstable winds in the weather chapter.
— Jul 16, 2025 10:30PM
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John
is 85% done
Not sure how I feel about the attitude chapter. This is probably something I need to work on in many areas of life. The logging chapter was alright but an area where I am strong. The concentration chapter is very interesting in light of the meditation literature; power of concentration as something you can "peak" for a particular race like physical fitness is an interesting perspective.
— Jul 21, 2025 10:00PM
John
is 75% done
The explanation of apparent-wind sailing left much to be desired. The exercise/fitness advice seems mostly reasonable, if overly-conservative about lifting. The diet advice is unimpressive (as diet advice usually is). Rags on salt as a bad thing in food, completely neglecting its role in retaining water.
— Jul 19, 2025 06:18PM
John
is 17% done
A lot of the advice so far has been brief and unspecific. Probably sound, but perhaps difficult to remember due to lack of being linked to specific examples.
— Jul 12, 2025 04:21PM
