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OverviewWind Strategy is written especially for the racing sailor and shows how to predict the wind over the area of the racecourse, during the race, using simple 'rules of thumb' which apply anywhere in the world. It has been the bible since its introduction in 1984, and has been revised in the light of the author's experience at several Olympic Games, and in the northern and southern hemispheres. Learn how to predict the sea breeze, how the wind bends as it crosses the coastline and where the strongest winds will be on a racecourse. Plus, how the wind behaves on inland lakes and rivers Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Houghton , Fiona CampbellPublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited Imprint: Fernhurst Books Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 18.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 0.330kg ISBN: 9781904475125ISBN 10: 1904475124 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 26 August 2004 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Houghton has been weather adviser to Britain's Olympic, Admiral's Cup, America's Cup and Whitbread teams for over 30 years. His experience of meteorology, sailing and regatta venues is encyclopaedic. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |