Overview
Asymmetric dinghies burst into the sailing scene in the 1990s and have transformed the sport. They led to the introduction of new types of courses and a new sailing style. While the basic principles may be the same as for conventional dinghies, the increased focus on apparent wind sailing and responding to changes in wind pressure and direction downwind are exciting new elements that asymmetric dinghies bring. This book allows you to learn the secrets of getting the most from your asymmetric dinghy whether you sail an entry level dinghy or a high-performance skiff, single-handed or with a crew. Following its advice will enable you to enjoy being at one with your boat and the wind. It is written by asymmetric champion sailor and journalist Andy Rice who has also gleaned tips, advice and some great shortcuts from expert sailors in a wide range of classes. This will give you the inside knowledge to improve your techniques and get ahead of the fleet. There's step-by-step guidance, accompanied by great photo sequences. Every stage of asymmetric sailing is covered, including rigging and tuning, hoists, gybes and drops, tactics, survival sailing and advanced skills for solo and crewed boats. AUTHOR: Andy Rice is a championship winning dinghy sailor. A spell in the British Olympic Squad led him to sailing journalism he now writes for a number of dinghy and yacht racing magazines including Seahorse, Yachts and Yachting, Yachting World and Sailing World. He is editor of the go-faster website SailJuice.com, aimed at sailors who want to improve their skills, and owner of Sailing Intelligence, a specialist media agency for the sailing and marine market. 203 colour photos
Full Product Details
Author: Andy Rice
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Weight: 0.324kg
ISBN: 9781912621347
ISBN 10: 1912621347
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 13 April 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This book will be a treasure trove for anyone who sails an asymmetric dinghy, whether they are just starting to learn about apparent wind sailing or are competing at a high level. If you want to enjoy asymmetric sailing, and improve your skills, I thoroughly recommend this book. (Nathan Outteridge) 121 pages of more knowledge than you can possibly assimilate in one go, so this is a book you'll find yourself coming back to for years and years... There are very good photo sequences showing manoeuvres... It is well worth reading. But I sort of hope you don't; I would quite like to keep some of these tips to myself! (2000 Class Association)
Another very instructive book. (Little Ship Club) The book's credibility is continuously reinforced with tips from class champions. (Yachts & Yachting)
Author Information
Andy Rice is a championship winning dinghy sailor. A spell in the British Olympic Squad led him to sailing journalism – he now writes for a number of dinghy and yacht racing magazines including Seahorse, Yachts and Yachting, Yachting World and Sailing World. He is editor of the go-faster website SailJuice.com, aimed at sailors who want to improve their skills, and owner of Sailing Intelligence, a specialist media agency for the sailing and marine market.
